POPJAM

POPJAM

MINIMUM AGE: 7+
 
WHAT IS IT?
PopJam is a creative app and website where you can create and share art and watch videos.

WHAT WE SAY:
Safe.

For those aged 7+, but discuss safety tips. with children.

• PopJam has been certified COPPA-Compliant by KidSAFE.
• This means that their platform has been reviewed to meet the highest standards of digital privacy and safety.
• Despite the issue of other users leaving malicious comments on videos and images, the app is relatively safe​.
• The app has recently added a new  'CHAT' feature. This lets users start conversations with others inside their groups. Users can start their own chat, or just have a look at what other PopJammers are chatting about and join in. 

SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:

• New 'CHAT' feature means that children and young people need to be mindful of what information they share. Discuss the importance of not sharing personal information online.
• Talk to children about friends and that they should only engage with friends from the 'real-world', that parents and carers know of. 
• Cyber-bullying could take place as malicious comments are made - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong.
• Make sure your child knows how to report posts by pressing the arrow icon in top right of the post then pressing the (!) report post.
• This flags the post for moderators to look at​.
• Have open discussions with children about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming,  exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. 
  

FURTHER SUPPORT:
For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. 

If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. 

If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. 

For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. 

Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips.

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