Other Resources: Becoming more media-savvy
Here we list some of the best websites to help you wise up to media issues and become a media-savvy parent.
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Appropriate content
The British Board of Film Classification classifies films in the UK.
www.bbfc.co.uk
The British Film Institute provides news and information on all types of films.
www.bfi.org.uk
The Pan European Games Information (PEGI) is a new, pan-European age rating system for interactive games.
www.pegi.info
The Videos Standards Council provides advice to parents on videos and computer games.
www.videostandards.org.uk
Choosing computer games
The Parents' Information Network evaluates educational software and websites for kids.
www.pin.org.uk
An online brochure for fun, educational CD Roms, science discovery products and games.
www.brainworks.co.uk
Child-friendly search engines
Internet safety
Offers detailed and comprehensive advice on all aspects of internet use, including information on filtering products. (Produced by internet companies and public interest groups).
www.getnetwise.org
Outlines potential dangers of internet activity such as chat rooms and IM. Good site for parents to visit with kids. (Produced by Childnet International)
www.chatdanger.com
Fun and easy to follow advice and information for kids on safe surfing. (Produced by For Kids by Kids Online)
www.fkbko.co.uk
Comprehensive advice for parents on internet safety. (Produced by the Department of Education and Skills)
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Cartoon-based website with advice on safe internet surfing. (Produced by The Home Office)
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Media complaints and education
The Office of Communications (OFCOM) considers complaints about any TV or radio programme.
www.ofcom.org.uk
The Advertising Standards Authority considers complaints about TV or radio advertisements.
www.asa.org.uk
The Internet Watch Foundation offers an authorized hotline for anyone to report illegal content on the internet.
www.iwf.org.uk
Media Smart helps kids understand and interpret advertising.
www.mediasmart.org.uk
The BBC runs an easy to follow Webwise Online Course. Great for parents who don't feel very internet literate.
www.bbc.co.uk
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