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New Device Checklist (Any Device)

A device-agnostic safety checklist for setting up any new phone, tablet, laptop, or console. Works across all brands and operating systems.

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What's included

A two-page checklist that applies to any device — iPhone or Android, Windows laptop or Chromebook, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch. Organised into four sections: account setup, privacy settings, content controls, and family rules. Each item notes where to find the relevant setting on different device types. Designed to be used alongside device-specific guides for more detailed instructions.

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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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