Ludwell Primary School E - Safety Parents’ Meeting March 2016

 To consider the benefits of the internet and digital technologies, as well as the risks children face when on line.  To raise awareness of some of the current popular social networking sites used by young people.  To provide links to internet safety sites which help and advise on setting up parental controls. Aims of the Meeting

 Part of RRSA and National Curriculum  Filtering on school hardware  Wireless network is password protected  Children have own log-ins (mainly used to save work) and are taught about the importance of keeping these private. They are, however, able to be monitored by staff – and children are told the reasons for this. What e-safety looks like at Ludwell

It’s not all bad! Money Management Research Communication skills Confidence Commitment Computer skills Creativity Excitement and enthusiasm for learning

Facts and Figures Some statistics about issues young people currently face on the internet In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional responseInternet slang emotional

 How long ago do you think these sites and technologies first became available? Compare that to how some have only recently ‘taken off’! Quiz!

 These are some of the current popular apps and sites for young people – you may not recognise some but we are sure lots of your children will  The NSPCC website gives really useful information on many of the popular apps  popularity Do you recognise these apps?

 Risks from Smartphones  As Smartphones have internet access, the risks that young people face online also apply to smartphones. There are also apps which contain content that may be inappropriate for young people, for example of a sexual or violent nature.  Smartphones can be used by bullies, and young people can make themselves vulnerable to contact by strangers, particularly if they share their personal information. Young people may get into difficulty if they don’t think about the consequences of the information they share, and leave them open to bullying or abuse. Equally, passing on gossip, photos or information among friends can be a form of bullying, so children need to think before they post or send anything.  There have been cases where children and young people have got into difficulty by inadvertently running up bills when buying apps and making in-app purchases.  Smartphones and tablets (and many apps) have location services which enable people to see the location at which your child has posted information – ensure these are disabled on your device. Smartphones and Tablets

Games Consoles Remember these?!

Games Consoles and Games  Hardware  Game Consoles  According to Ofcom, 41% of young people aged between 5-15 have a games console in their room. Ofcom,  Handheld Games: Handheld games are played on small consoles. Some of the popular handheld consoles are the Nintendo DSi, 3DS, Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and the PS Vita. These devices can access the internet wirelessly, and allow for playing games with others online.  Consoles: These devices, like the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii and WiiU, are designed to work with a TV. Consoles like these are capable of connecting to the internet via a home internet connection just like other computers. All of the three main manufacturers (Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft) include parental control functions in their consoles that are linked to age ratings systemsPS3PS4Xbox 360,Xbox OneNintendo Wii and WiiU,

Games- PEGI ratings  There is always pressure from young people to have access to the latest games. In the UK we have a ratings system which informs parents of the suitability of different games.  An 18 Rated game (such as Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty) is applied when the level of violence reaches a stage where it becomes gross violence and/or includes elements of specific types of violence. In general terms it is where the level of violence is so visually strong that it would make the reasonable viewer react with a sense of revulsion. This rating is also applied where the level of sexual activity is explicit which may mean that genitals are visible. Any game that glamorises the use of real life drugs will also probably fall into this.  Some Local Authorities and schools regard children playing unsuitably rated games as a serious safeguarding issue.

How does this link with RRSA?  Talking to your child – openly, and regularly - rather than ‘snooping’, is the best way to help keep them safe online. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines several rights that apply here, but remember that with these rights comes a responsibility - on our part in keeping them safe but also on your children’s part too!  Article 13 (Freedom of expression): Children have the right to get and share information, as long as the information is not damaging to them or others.  Article 15 (Freedom of association): Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.  Article 16 (Right to privacy): Children have a right to privacy – again, this comes with the responsibility not to invade or take away others’ privacy  Article 17 (Access to information; mass media): Children have the right to get information that is important to their health and well-being. The internet, along with other media, is a powerful and engaging source of information for children. It should not be discouraged!

Some more Top Tips Explore sites and apps together – it’s better to know what they are doing. Talk about things they might see online which make them feel uncomfortable Talk about how they can stay safe on social networks. Reassure them that you won't overreact – you're just looking out for them - and to tell you if they have a problem Use Parental Controls to manage what children can access – including on their phone. Check the age restrictions on apps, social networking sites and games. TOP TIP, TURN THE ROUTER OFF AT NIGHT or collect in tablets and phones at bedtime.

Parental controls There is some useful advice on line about how to set up parental controls. The website saferinternet.org and-resources/parents-and-carers gives instructions on how to set up parental controls for the four main internet providers. and-resources/parents-and-carers resources/parents-and-carers/parental-controls/btwww.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and- resources/parents-and-carers/parental-controls/bt resources/parents-and-carers/parental- controls/virgin-media resources/parents-and-carers/parental- controls/skywww.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and- resources/parents-and-carers/parental- controls/sky resources/parents-and-carers/parental- controls/talktalk

Top Sites For Information  BBC BBC  Cybersmart Cybersmart  Thinkyouknow Thinkyouknow  NSPCC NSPCC  Vodafone Digital Parenting Vodafone Digital Parenting

And finally, remember… ‘..the risks do not merit a moral panic, and nor do they warrant seriously restricting children ’ s internet use because this would deny them the many benefits of the internet. Indeed, there are real costs to lacking internet access or sufficient skills to use it. ’ ‘ However, the risks are nonetheless widespread, they are experienced by many children as worrying or problematic, and they do warrant serious intervention by government, educators, industry and parents. ’

 … for showing an interest. We hope this has been useful.  Are there any questions? Thank you