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For everyone and especially parents the following guide provides useful advice on:
Mobile phones and apps
Streaming content and smart TVs
Gaming consoles and online games
Social media
Cyberbullying
Privacy and information security
Viewing inappropriate content online
Online predators
Version 1: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet Version 2: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
See also these guides from www.antivirusguide.com
Internet Safety for Kids: The Definitive Guide [2022] The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids [2022] The Definitive Guide to Parental Control [2022]
Postal Code: CB25 (Changed 2006-2007 from CB5)
STD CODE: 01638
Latitude: 52:16:26N (52.274)
Longitude: 0:19:43E (0.3287)
GeoNames: 2654195
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'Sex joke' PC became school safeguarding leadSimon Taylor was under a disciplinary investigation when he became a safeguarding lead at a school.
Record numbers turn up for pointless walkThe traditional hike attracts more participants than ever, eager to walk for no apparent reason.
Filming shuts stately home for some of EasterThe home was recently used for scenes in a Netflix film, and camera crews will be there once more.
Funeral to take place for World War Two veteranD-Day veteran Richard Wood saw the deaths of 47 colleagues when his Royal Navy ship was hit in 1943.
Four people in hospital after two cars crashOne person sustains "severe injuries" in the crash, the ambulance service says.
'Quantum computing talent should be used for good'After the government's pledge to invest £2bn into quantum computing, how is the industry feeling?
Road rage getting worse, says lollipop manHe says he has suffered abuse and in one instance ended up in hospital after being hit by a vehicle.
Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of theatre groupFounder Dan Schumann says it is "incredible and extraordinary" to get the royal seal of approval.
Large estate may be derailed by 400-year-old willCampaigners say document states the land may still be bound by charitable obligations.
Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese Grand Prix poleKimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Russell surprised by McLaren pace in Japan practiceMcLaren's Oscar Piastri sets the pace in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.