We were really anxious about the first time our daughter got a mobile phone. Parent shield took the worry away from us. We were able to monitor calls and text and discuss any problems that arose befor... See more
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ParentShield, The UK's Child-Safe Mobile Phone Network. The network only for kids with advanced monitoring and control technology. Block or allow numbers instantly from your web portal. Set call time or spending controls. Receive word alerts to your phone if any messages to, or from the child phone contain those words. ParentShield is recommended every day by police, social workers and fostering associations as it allows carers to maintain a good overview of the types of conversations being had, and with whom. ParentShield was formed in 2017 and now protects thousands of children and young people. Word alerts allow parents to know instantly should their child receive or make a call or exchange SMS with someone new. This allows parents the opportunity to review communications and provide help, support or assistance in a timely manner if necessary. To combat SPAM calls - all ParentShield phone numbers are pre-registered with the Telephone Preference Service before they are issued. Spammers often target newly-allocated phone number ranges as they know they have some immunity against legislation that requires a number to have been registered for 30 days. ParentShield is used by over 10,000 children in the UK and is also provided in residential care situations because it provides a level of protection unavailable from a normal adult network.
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Stenson Road, DE73 7HL, Derby, United Kingdom
- 03301221180
- hello@parentshield.co.uk
- parentshield.co.uk
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Brilliant product and customer services…
Brilliant product and customer services extremely responsive and helpful. A little complicated at times for me using IPhone with the settings etc but I was so well guided by the team. Only reason I’ve stopped using it is because my child is older now. I would definitely recommend.
I could not be happier with Parent…
I could not be happier with Parent Shield. I purchased it for my 11 year old daughter’s first phone to make sure she is safe. Really easy to use and I feel that with all the dangers that come with using phones by young kids, it definitely gives me peace of mind. Would definitely recommend to all the parents who are worried about their kids and phones.
A superb team!
A superb team! Rapid responses about queries. Flexible in helping to find a plan that fits the use of the phone by my 12 year old daughter. Kind and professional. Would recommend!
The best customer service!
This company has the best customer service ever! They are able to answer any query quickly, and action things straight away.
Getting your child their first mobile…
Getting your child their first mobile is a daunting experience as a parent. I did lots of research and found this company, Parentshield. You buy the SIM, put it in an unlocked phone and can control, view, record and block unwanted calls, messages and set time locks so your child can't "sit on their phone" 24/7. The fact you can view all content of their text messages is amazing and reassuring.
I've been so impressed with the Team. I've used the online chat option twice now as I required help and both times the response was almost instant and the Team were so helpful.
I've been really impressed with the Parentshield SIM and the Parent portal App is amazing! I'm literally telling all the parents I know about it as I'm really impressed.
Parentshield is a fantastic company
Parentshield is a fantastic company. My daughter has special needs and I was really concerned about her having a mobile phone.
This company provides a child safe sim where you can create a safe list for your child. That way the can only contact/be contacted by the approved people.
The customer service is amazing. The live chat is very quick and the people are very knowledgeable. They are able to talk you through step by step to solve any issues you are having. Very prompt to respond.
Fantastic service
Fantastic service. From good network coverage to a brilliant customer services experience.
As a parent with a child with special needs and not being very tech savvy, I was concerned that my son would not be safe online. It is very reassuring to know that I could put safety first and monitor my child’s useage. Also particularly helpful of choosing when the phone could and could not be used, ie turning the phone off during school hours.
I highly recommend parent shield. I just wish they did one for us adults as the service is fantastic.
Brilliant Customer service
The Customer service so far has been 2nd to none. The team could not have been more helpful.
Thank Ypu
The customer service I received today was exceptional. Great product, great service
Customer service
The response for help was immediate and very helpful with easy-to-follow steps to troubleshoot my problem. Even a replacement was sent immediately when needed with no cost to me. One happy and relieved Momma.
Top service, great value
I'm not a big reviewer, but I thought I would make the effort for this one as it's a stand out product.
Pros:
- Excellent level of service (proactive asking for feedback and offering to help) although I've had no setup issues
- Amazing level and granularity of control over what your child can and can't do with their phone
- Helpful guide and stickers that came with the SIM
Cons:
- Slightly more expensive than getting a SIM with no additional parent protection
- Really only works when your child is limited to a non-smart phone (can't control whatsapp)
Gold standard
Used this company around four years, firstly for my grandson then more recently for my granddaughter. They really are outstanding both in terms of the product, which is its self unique as far I am aware and easy to engage with and also the the customer service which I don’t think is matched anywhere else in the industry.
There sim deals really do safeguard children and put the parent in a position where l they can openly monitor and engage with their child’s call & texting experience whilst protecting them from harm and promoting positive use of their phone.
Really can’t praise these people enough, if your giving a child a phone then this has to be the gold standard sim deal.
Brilliant service from Parent Shield
Brilliant service from Parent Shield. Enabled us to give our children mobile phones knowing that spam and hoax callers were filtered out. Really responsive customer service team
I am a foster carer & this has been a…
I am a foster carer & this has been a godsend in helping me to keep a young child safe. I am shocked it is not more widely known.
Used parentshield for the last couple…
Used parentshield for the last couple of years and never had anything but exceptional and rapid customer service and support and feel my child is as safe as I can make her with her phone. Highly recommended. One less thing to worry about as a parent.
Excellent Customer Service
I received the eSIM today and the Customer Service to guide me through the process was instant, friendly, professional and the eSIM is now up and running. This really is a fantastic introduction to you as a company and i am equally impressed and reassured that we have made the right choice for our sons SIM. Thank you!
Excellent service
Excellent service. Always easy to contact a real human being, who are extremely helpful. The peace of mind this service offers is excellent, especially for vulnerable kids with ASD.
Excellent Customer Service
I contacted the team today to make a couple of changes and they responded so efficiently! Paul was so helpful and made the changes immediately with clear and friendly communication. I have children with additional needs and feel really assured with this service as I want them to be able to have a positive experience with their first phones but it's important to me that they are safe. The parent portal and app is excellent and easy to use and the sim card offers excellent value for money. I highly recommend this sim for young people and more vulnerable children with additional needs.
Ingenious idea.
Ingenious idea.
How to keep a safe guard over your child without them knowing.
It’s not intrusive and it’s not “ spying “ on them, it’s keeping them safe.
I have blocked three unknown callers who I would consider a risk,
And another plus is the price of all unlimited calls and text messages is cheaper than the popular providers.
For a full rundown of everything this SIM card provides, head onto their website and have a browse.
A pleasure to deal with
I had been very reluctant to let my 11 year old have a phone of any kind, but using a no data eSIM from ParentShield has given me the reassurance that I needed, whilst also giving him the phone that he was so keen to have.
I had many questions whilst I was still deciding what to do, and the guys at ParentShield were very helpful answering these. Once I made the decision to go ahead I encountered a few issues (it turned out the phone we were repurposing still had an old SIM in which confused things when I activated the eSIM code) and they very patiently talked me through what to do and we were up and running very quickly.
ParentShield are an absolute pleasure to deal with - I don't think I've ever experienced such great customer service. The online chat function is answered very quickly and by people who actually know what they are talking about. They go over and above what anyone is used to, or in truth expects, these days and it is so so appreciated.
We are new users but from what I have seen on the portal so far it is easy to use and most importantly does what it is supposed to do. 5 stars from me!
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