Newport
Mr Men
Web: www.mrmen.com
Videos, games, stories and more from Roger Hargreaves’ unbeatable creations.
How Stuff Works
Engaging encyclopaedia of the modern (and not so modern) world, with good illustrations and clear text.
Need2Know
Web: www.need2know.co.uk
Sound, straightforward and well-judged advice for children and teenagers.
Haring Kids
Web: www.haringkids.com
Wonderful interactive site by Keith Haring, an artist who loved children – activities, stories, animations and an addictive online colouring book.
CBeebies
Games, stories and updates on every under-six’s essential viewing.
Kidsites
Web: www.kidsites.com
Links to loads of websites for parents and kids, from education sites, fun and game sites and sites for parents.
Our Rights Wales – The Children’s Rights App
Web: www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/our-rights-wales/id634918433?ls=1&mt=8
Only on Apple iDevices at the moment, this app features all you need to know about the legal rights of children in Wales. It’s all in plain language and features lots of handy contacts too. Search for Our Rights in the Apple App Store.
Google Alerts – Keep Track of your Digital Self
Set up Google Alerts to let you know whenever you get mentioned online. If you want to check out what digital footprint you are making, start here…
True Vision – Reporting violent or Hateful Online Content
Web: www.report-it.org.uk
This website provides lots of info on hate crime and how to report it.
CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Web: www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
If you are concerned that a child has been inappropriately contacted by an adult online – this may be chat of a sexual nature or being asked to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable or wishing to meet the child offline it can be reported to CEOP using the link above.
