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Get web filtering software
*See Also:* Computing & Technology > Protect your PC
	Cyber Patrol This is a popular piece of software used by many parents to protect their children when they are online. You can purchase it online or download a free trial version to see if it works for you.
	Cybersitter This US based web filtering software can be purchsed online for less than £30 and provides a way of protecting your children from accessing inappropriate content when they are online. A 10 day free trial is available.
	Get Net Wise Here you can make your selection of web filtering software based on the criteria that you select. You can specify what you need the program to filter, what operating system you use and a number of other details. The site then tells you what's compatible.
	Net Nanny This is one of the most widely used web filtering tools. It monitors all internet activity and allows you to customise what is filtered and what your children can see. One of the best filtering tools around but be aware that no program is perfect.
Understand the issues
	Internet Content Rating Association ICRA is an international, independent organisation that allows the public to make informed decisions about the content of websites. Using their ratings, you can use Internet Explorer to filter out unwanted content. An informative and useful site.
	Superhighway Safety A well written and informative page aimed at informing parents about the dangers that the internet could pose to children and providing information and advice about what you can do to reduce the risk and surf the web in safety.
	Surf Safely - Surf Safety This is a very good place to find links to information and resources related to the issues surrounding child safety online. The link section is very good, covering this area quite comprehensively and the SurfSafely portal only lets you look at safe sites.

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