Here at ParentShield we supply loads of SIM cards for Kids Phone Watches. A watch-phone is a popular choice for a child’s first phone. Particularly so for younger children who may be considered likely to lose a regular mobile phone on the first day of… Read More »Best Kids Phone Watch

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

At ParentShield, we are often asked for advice around the best way for parents to locate a child’s Android phone, and on the best tracking applications out there for Android phones.   We find that the majority of parents are unaware that their phones have… Read More »How To Set Up Location Tracking on a Child’s Android Phone

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

WhatsApp is, by far, the most popular messaging application. It is an encrypted, private messaging service by Meta (formerly Facebook). You can make calls as well as send messages, pictures and videos over WhatsApp. With this in mind, you may be tempted to give your… Read More »Monitoring WhatsApp

ParentShield has become First Mobile Network to Instantly Notify Parents of New Mobile Phone Correspondents their children may have. Derby-headquartered UK-wide Mobile Network ParentShield, has become the first mobile network to instantly notify parents if their child starts communicating with a new correspondent on their… Read More »New-correspondent Alerts

ParentShield, the leading Mobile Network designed specifically for children’s first mobile phones, is excited to announce its participation in EdTech innovate. The event will take place at the Schools & Academies show at the ExCeL arena on the 1st May 2024, bringing together industry leaders… Read More »ParentShield to Showcase at Schools & Academies Show

Children are gaining access to mobile phones at increasingly younger ages, and while these devices offer convenience and communication, they also come with their set of concerns for parents. Enter ParentShield, a comprehensive mobile network service that empowers parents to manage and monitor their child’s… Read More »Raising the IQ of ‘Dumb Phones’ for Child Safety With ParentShield

** APPLIES TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!** Updated Feb 2024- 0786 numbers are currently mostly sold out – please contact the office: 03301221180 if you’d like us to try and find you one. – Or put a note on the order page There are 80 or… Read More »The Last Few 0786 Phone Numbers Remaining

The question of whether there should be specialised phones designed specifically for children has become a topic of discussion among parents. “Kid-friendly phones,” would aim to address parental concerns while providing children with a means of communication. However, beyond the benefits and challenges of safety,… Read More »Special Mobile Phones for Children: A Solution or a Problem?