Internet Safety at home and at school

Welcome  Why is internet safety so important?  What are the dangers and risks?  How can we help children to use the internet safely?  Where can we go for further support and advice?

Why is E-Safety so important? A third of all 3-4 year olds are now accessing the internet in their homes. 91% of 5-15 year olds live in a household with internet access. (Ofcom research) The internet can be accessed from a number of portable devices, for example smartphones, iPod Touch, games consoles and tablets.

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What are the best things about the internet for you? Finding things outMusic Blogs Video News Games Chatting Creating

Communication with children is essential  Which sites do you like to visit?  What do you enjoy doing online?  How do you stay safe online?  What tips do you have, and where did you learn them?  What is OK and not OK to share?  Do you know where to go for help?  Do you know what information to keep private?  Can you help me online?  How can we enjoy using the internet together?

What worries you when using the internet? Mean comments/ behaviour %&#*$! Who would you tell if you had a problem online? ? ? Strangers Things you didn’t want to see Viruses £ £ Adverts Spam/junk messages

Social Networking Sites  Minimum user age  Content  Contact

Cyber bullying  Don’t deny access to technology.  Discuss cyberbullying with your child.  Save the evidence.  Don’t reply.

Online Games  Play and talk with your child  Who are they chatting to?  Check age ratings

Apps  Make sure you check what the app really does, read the reviews and ratings.  Don't download apps from non-trusted app stores.  Always check the list of 'app permissions' before you download.

Parental controls  BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media provide their customers with free parental controls.  Many devices such as games consoles, smartphones and tablets have their own parental controls.  Other helpful safety tools include:  YouTube Safety Mode YouTube Safety Mode  Google Safe Search Google Safe Search  4OD Parental Control 4OD Parental Control  BBC iPlayer Parental Guidance Lock BBC iPlayer Parental Guidance Lock  ITV Player PIN number protection ITV Player PIN number protection  Sky Go Parental Controls Sky Go Parental Controls

Where to go for further help and advice Our school E-Safety page

Other useful free resources Vodafone website Facebook check list Thinkuknow.com Smart Crew