ParentShield has switched from the old app to a more modern ‘PWA’ – Progressive Web App that will be far easier and nicer to use. It will also provide real-time push alerts about calls and texts. Here is our QuickStart guide with the steps you… Read More »ParentShield App Quickstart guide

Apple have recently added support for Push Notifications to Mobile Safari, in the latest iOS 16.4, but this is still being treated as an “experimental feature”. (This could not possibly have anything to do with Apple potentially making less money, if everyone can get notifications… Read More »Setting up Push Notifications on an iPhone

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

Occasionally we get a question about data time controls. It’s sometimes asked if we can customise SchoolBlock times from 3pm to 3:10 which is an individual school finishing time. Or start the blocking at 8:50 rather than 9am. It’s something we’ve experimented with a little… Read More »Time Controls on ParentShield – things you might need to know

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

We are often asked about the best way to locate a child’s phone when they are out and about, and for information on the best tracking application.  At ParentShield, we find that the majority of parents are unaware that their phones have this facility built-in,… Read More »How To Set Up Location Tracking on a Child’s iPhone

What is Instagram? Instagram has a minimum age of 13 and is a social media platform for sharing photos, videos, and stories. The platform has over 1 billion monthly active users and is available as a free app for Android and iOS. Instagram allows users… Read More »How to Monitor a Child’s Instagram

Schools, such as Hilderthorpe Primary in Bridlington, are introducing Interland to their students to help raise the discussion of online safety and kindness at an early age. But what is Interland, and why might it be useful for your child? Year 6 have been discussing… Read More »What Is Interland and Why Might It Be Useful for Your Child?

During an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC News reports that Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s chief inspector, says she is “surprised” when primary school children have smartphones.  She added “The first thing you can do is not give a child a smartphone when they’re too young,”… Read More »Ofsted boss not comfortable with younger children having unlimited internet access

With the rise of foldable phones, we have seen a spike in popularity for old flip phones with UK children. According to a 2022 report from International Data Corporation, they witnessed worldwide shipments of foldable phones, inclusive of both flip and fold form factors, reach… Read More »SIM Cards for Old Phones