Business, Computing and ICT Department E-SAFETY ASSEMBLY Business, Computing and ICT Department

Address the idea of increasing number of people having access to tablets (internet, cyber bullying). Address the behaviour, youtube is unfiltered so the content that users are viewing may not be suitable. Address that 60% of children have been asked for inappropriate images / videos of themselves. Address the fact that those students will not know all of their freinds on social media.

Online gaming Online gaming means you can play in real time with people across the world through a computer, games console, tablet or smartphone connected to the internet. Games can offer children and adults a world of adventure to immerse themselves in, but it’s important to understand children can stay safe and what games are appropriate for their age.

Mobile games / console games have access to chats Mobile games / console games have access to chats. Why would this be a problem?

Pan European Game Indicators The PEGI labels appear on a game’s packaging to show what age group the game is suitable for. They also have descriptors which indicate the main reasons why a game has a particular age rating.

Mobile games / console games have access to chats Mobile games / console games have access to chats. Mention bullying and grooming. Make a note as it is a constant theme through all games. GTA has extreme violence towards defenceless people. Microtransactions in all of the games. TBC - The game has not had a full launch, although the game has been available for download since 23/03.

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UK Safer Internet Day 2018 Speak how this school calendar year UK safer internet day will be on Tuesday 6th Feb

Tips on how to stay safe Never give out your personal information whilst playing video games. For example your full name, date of birth, home address. If you have some gaming friends you should never give them your social media information. They can get your personal information from there. Ensure that you set up private chat parties that only trusted friends can be invited to. This can be done on PC, Playstation and Xbox.

Tips on how to stay safe Make sure you know how to report, block and delete any messages from people you do not know. If you are unsure of how to do this please come ask me or any member of the computing department! Be SMART! Stay safe don’t Meet up, Accepting files Reliable Tell someone