Parent/Carers Controls & Minimum age limits for social media platforms
Parental Controls
Internet matters provide a great deal of advice and support for parents navigating screen time and the use of phones and other devices. These include guides on:
Google has also introduced a feature on android devices to enable a 'school time' mode, to help students who may struggle with phones being banned in school.
Minimum age limits for social media platforms
A reminder that the following platforms have these age limits:
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13: Whatsapp, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Omegle, Discord
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16: Tumblr, Flickr, Periscope
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18: Clubhouse, Monkey, Meetme, LiveMe, Tagged, Yolo
Kind regards,
Mr S Auckland
Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead