Set up kids ipad mini

I have bought a mini for my son (age 6).
I want to set up ipad - how do I do this? When I switch it on do I set up a new id for my son - or log in as me?
How do I get my apps over onto his ipad from my phone- so I can delete them off mine?
Thanks in advance

If you want to share apps you need to use your Apple ID on his device. The apps are tied to the ID.
YOu may want to explore Family Sharing. I've never used it and don't have the ability to explore it,but it may help with your situation.
You may also want to look into settings, especially for the app store and in app purchases. Since you may be using your Apple ID which would be tied to your credit card you'll want to control his access - namely keep him from accidentally purchasing content or apps.
There's also some content controls in the restrictions that you may want to look into.

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http://www.macworld.com/article/2041627/set-up-a-kid-friendly-ipad.html
How to set up an iPad or iPod touch for kids
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/apple/3422580/how-set-up-ipad-or-ipod-touch-fo r-kids/
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Is anyone able to help me with how I have each ipad set up with only what that person wants on it. Currently we all get each other's apps etc and this is becoming a pain.

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