Concerned about Online Influences
This guide helps families understand who and what may be shaping a child’s online world and how these influences can affect mood, confidence and safety. It explains how to spot worrying trends, creators or communities, why certain content might appeal and what children can do when something feels off.
It also gives practical ways to start everyday conversations, build simple critical thinking skills and encourage a healthy mix of positive and supportive content. The resource offers steps that help children recognise unsafe influence, know when to step back and feel confident reaching out for support when they need it.
Designed for use in lessons, group discussions or one to one conversations, these short videos explore a range of topics, from the influence of algorithmically recommended content and social media feeds to the role online spaces can play in shaping how we think, feel and see the world around us.
This guide supports parents, carers and trusted adults to move beyond asking young people what they do online and instead explore who and what is influencing their thoughts, feelings, choices and behaviour.
This resource gives tips and guidance on how to have an open and constructive conversation with children and young people about the social media ban.