Facebook is one of the world’s largest social media platforms. It’s a useful platform to upload messages, photos and videos and connect with family and friends. But how much do you know of the wide range of what Facebook is? What does it mean to be owned by Meta? Most importantly, how safe is it to use for children and young people?

The Safer schools NI App’s ‘Facebook’ page in the ‘Social Media’ section covers the must-know information on Facebook’s core functions, potential risk, safety settings as well as top tips to make the platform as safe as possible for the child or young person in your care.