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Games Console Safety Checklist
A checklist for setting up parental controls, chat restrictions, and spending limits on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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Covers creating a child account, setting age ratings, restricting voice and text chat to friends, turning off or capping spending, and enabling play-time limits — with separate sections for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
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