Sky Launches “Fun And Safe” App Which Is Just For Kids

Keeping kids safe from inappropriate content on television and online is one of the major concerns for parents. In fact, research shows that 60% of parents with children aged 3 to 12 are worried about the types of programmes their youngsters are watching. But there are apps and tools designed to help this including Sky’s new Sky Kids app which is just for the little ones in your life. The Sky Kids app is described as “a fun and safe way” to enjoy a range of popular children’s programmes including Scooby Doo and (very soon) Morph. As well as safety features, the app will also incorporate a sleep mode later this year, giving parents the ability to control viewing time. Speaking about it, Head of Kids Content Lucy Murphy said: “We have worked really closely with lots of children and their parents to design the new Sky Kids app. “It means they can watch all their favourite shows in a really engaging way designed just for them.  Safety is of fundamental importance so parents will be able to filter what their child watches according to their age. “Having lots of great shows for kids has always really mattered to us. We know many Sky households have children so we know how important it is we give them the very best kids entertainment. “That is why we are investing in exclusive new programming starting with family favourite Morph as well as developing future enhancements for the app including even more safety features, live channels and offline viewing.” It is aimed at young kids, up to the age of 9, and is available at no extra cost to customers on the Variety bundle. Parents can download it from today on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Still worried? Here are 8 tips to help keep your children safe online.