The following information has been supplied by the UK Safer Internet Centre.
Children have access to a wonderful and extensive range of information, communication and entertainment systems now; far more than we will have been used to when we were their age. Being informed about the risks and how we can avoid them as parents will help to ensure they can enjoy this new technology without exposing them to the dangers it also offers.
Mobiles are a great way for children to keep in touch with friends but can leave your child open to someone you don’t know getting in touch with them on their mobile or being bullied through their phone. There are some top tips for mobile safety:
Many young people play games online. These can be simple ones or large multiplayer games. In these games, people play against hundreds of other people who they often do not know. They can also interact with other players like in a social networking site.
Adults and young people aged 13 and above can use the social networking site to post pictures, videos and chat to friends. Given the age restriction, we do not actively encourage children of primary age to have a social networking account.
If you are suspicious about the behaviour of an adult towards a child, you should report it to the police at CEOP www.ceop.police.uk
Remember downloading or sharing copyrighted files without the permission of the owner is illegal and puts your computer and personal information at risk.
For more information on how to enjoy content safely on the internet, see the Childnet guide at www.childnet.com/downloading.
At school we have a strict internet and e-safety policy and ensure that children are monitored at all times in their use of internet and access of online content, use firewalls and restrict access to unsuitable sites to protect them from exposure to possible threats.
If you are a parent/carer and want to know more about keeping your child safe and ensure they are using internet and social networking responsibly at home you can access the Childnet Guide at http://www.childnet.com/resources/downloading/home . You can visit https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/the-ultimate-parent-guide-for-child-internet/ for more advice.
Open DNS provides a cloud-delivered network security services, delivering automated protection against advanced attacks for any device, no matter where it is. Family shield is pre-configured to block adult content, you can set it up and forget about it. Here are instructions on how to set it up on each of your devices:
NSPCC Resources
Please Click Here to visit the NSPCC’s website for information on guidance about staying safe online.
