A useful place to return to

Go straight to the source.

Official starting points, grouped by what you need. A control covers a particular device, account or service; no technical control guarantees safety.

Source checks are dated below. Menus, eligibility and availability can change after that date. Recheck the official page for your account and device before changing a setting.

Devices and supervised accounts

Search and video

YouTube Help

Supervised experiences on YouTube (opens a new tab)

Understand the available supervised experience before choosing how your child watches.

Product availability and account eligibility vary. Supervision and content settings cannot guarantee that every video is suitable.
Checked 2026-10-27

Gaming, chat and spending

Apple Support

Apple Ask to Buy (opens a new tab)

The Apple equivalent of asking an adult to approve eligible purchases and downloads.

Family Sharing and eligible child accounts. Availability and exceptions depend on account, age, country and transaction.
Checked 2026-10-27

AI, schoolwork and privacy

Safeguarding help and support

For serious concerns about a child’s safety, use your school’s designated safeguarding contact or an appropriate local professional service. In immediate danger, use the relevant local emergency service. The presenter will confirm the host school’s reporting route before each event. Do not send identifying details or urgent reports through this website’s general contact form.

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