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Thank you Clive.
I only studied computer programming for two years and that was a decade ago so i'm far from an expert. Some things I do know about the internet that I think every parent should be aware of.
A determined person can always find a way around atempts to block internet content.
Filters like talktalk's are good in the sense that it doesen't matter what they connect with, be it a phone, ipad, or laptop, it will be filtered. This can be worked around though.
Keep in mind that checking browsing history is not enough as browsers have a built in private browsing modes that don't keep a history.
Changing the DNS settings on your router to open dns can also add another layer of protection for the whole home. More onfo on this can be found at http://www.opendns.com/home-solutions/parental-controls/
The key probably lies in making accessing it seem more hassle than it's worth.
Also I just recently survied my first year as a dad so boy am I tired
That's the problem with computers, however much you study, there's always new stuff along so fast that it's impossible to keep up to date, and if there's a way around something, it will spread very quickly around friends etc - ultimately, it's just a matter of doing the best you can and forums such as this give us parents a way of letting others spread information hopefully as quickly. Thanks for the link, I'll take a look at that.