Internet Safety at DESS

What Children do Online and the risks they are exposed to The following presentation outlines the various activities that children may take part in online at home. The risks are outlined below each heading to assist with understanding the need for vigilance and supervision when young children are using the internet.

Gaming  playing with friends and strangers around the world  inappropriate games. Exposure to sex and violence Music Streaming  copyright infringement and listening illegally  downloading viruses

TV and Video  unsuitable programs and clips Blogging (twitter and others)  Exposure to too much information  information remains on the web for many years  making unsuitable comments

Instant Messaging and Chatrooms  cyber bullying  talking to strangers  online grooming (attempt to establish a trusting relationship as a means to sexually abuse young people)  Facebook tops the list of sites used underage  headphones keep conversations private - Whatsapp, Blackberry Messenger, Tango

Mobile Smartphones  GPS tracking shows whereabouts  access to the internet  sending and receiving photos and videos  using instant messaging  sharing phone numbers  using apps and making purchases  Bluetooth identification by strangers

Webcams  hackers can hack into your computer and watch through the webcam  chatting with a stranger they cannot see  photos being captured and used online by strangers

How to Control the Risk and keep your children safe at home be aware of what children are doing online become ‘friends’ with your children on social media sites use parental controls where possible contact your service provider for advice on blocking sites

teach children to keep personal information safe limit time online children should never schedule meetings with online friends encourage children to speak to you about any issues that make them uncomfortable or sad

Ofsted Concerns (3 C’s) Ofsted is the UK Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills Content – inappropriate content that children may see Cyberbullying – hurtful comments by others Conduct – Correct use of the internet and social media

What we do at DESS Internet Usage policy Bullying policy ensure children understand the importance of safe internet usage children supervised during all ICT usage at school recommended sites given for research advice to parents on internet safety