As children venture into the world of mobile phones, many parents are opting for “dumb phones” as a first step. These basic devices are designed to prioritise communication without the distractions and risks associated with internet access, apps, or games. Dumb phones, also known as… Read More »Best Dumb Phones for a Child

Choosing the right phone for your child can be tricky, especially as there are so many options to consider. From gifting one of your old phones to buying a budget Android or iPhone, each option has unique benefits. This guide covers a variety of choices… Read More »Best Phones for Kids Guide: Christmas 2024 Edition

Innovative solution balances school mobile phone policy with parent concerns for child safety. Many schools have recently implemented a no-mobile-phone policy, where students caught with mobile devices during school hours have their phones confiscated for up to a week. While this policy has significantly reduced… Read More »ParentShield Helps UK Schools Provide Secure “Burner Phones” to Ensure Student Safety

What You Need to Know When it comes to choosing a SIM card for a 4G non-smartphone, many parents might consider opting for a standard no data SIM as a means of limiting internet access. However, this approach can lead to significant issues. The best… Read More »The Hidden Flaw of Standard No Data SIMs in 4G Feature Phones

Many parents are turning to ‘retro’ or ‘dumb’ phones, officially known as feature phones, for their children. These simpler devices, when paired with a ParentShield SIM card, offer a host of benefits that extend far beyond basic communication. Here’s why this combination is becoming increasingly… Read More »Retro Phones for Kids

What is Google Chat RCS Google’s Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging service, available on Android devices, that requires the internet. It allows you to see when someone is typing, notifies you if a message has been read and allows you to send high-quality… Read More »How To Disable Google Chat RCS

VotesforSchools recently asked children and young people across the UK for their thoughts on the idea of specially-designed phones for under 16’s aimed at improving online safety. With over 57,000 young participants, the insights gained were invaluable. VotesforSchools invited ParentShield to join their impact partners… Read More »ParentShield Responds to Young People’s Views on Under-16s Phones

ParentShield is the only mobile network service designed with children in mind. We provide a unique UK-based MVNO that will give you a complete protection for your children with different features – like call recording, alerts and powerful access controls. Thanks to our ”Going Abroad… Read More »Going abroad with my ParentShield Mobile Phone, How does it work?

Amidst the ongoing concern surrounding WhatsApp’s decision to lower its minimum age limit, ParentShield, the child-safe mobile network, reaffirms its dedication to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young mobile phone users. ParentShield remains committed to taking proactive measures to safeguard children from installing age-restricted… Read More »ParentShield Maintains Protection Amid WhatsApp Age Limit Controversy

Before giving your child their first phone, there are a few things that need to be done to ensure you both have the best experience possible. Make sure you factory reset it (if it is a phone that was previously in use), and give the… Read More »Setting Up Your Child’s Android Phone