Keeping each other safe The Digital World Keeping each other safe

When We Grew Up Strangers Roads There were 2 real dangers

The World Has Changed Sexting Trolling Fraud Grooming Image distribution Cat fishing Radicalisation Manipulation Bullying Strangers Roads These are just some of the threats that Children (and adults) face today Things have moved on

It’s hard to know where to start – how much intervention and support is too much? At what point do we trust that people understand the appropriate way to deal with one another in these situations? What can you do? It’s not an easy task…

Don’t assume they know how… But you can help people (Children, adults too) feel safe, supported and trusted People may never develop the skill set to deal with the potential threats that are in the world today

Teach Control and Support Do not use this… Do not do that… Do not act this way… Do not become part of that… Do not hide… The list goes on For too long the message was DO NOT

Control and Support Some strategies Take responsibility of your children's devices at least an hour before bed Encourage sharing of access codes to devices within the family Establish ‘no digital use’ time Establish ‘no digital use’ zones Develop firm routines with devices Encourage conversation Ask about new apps Talk about stories in the media Ask how situations could be avoided Discuss the permanence of posting on the web Raise awareness of the risks of sharing seemingly innocent images Help Children (adults too!) to use other methods of communication

If we encourage open and honest dialogue, support curiosity and join in the journey We might help people to develop their own ‘Stranger Danger’ mind set or to find a ‘Green Cross Code’ that keeps users safe, happy and confident

Your task – Form II – Upper III I choose to…

Your task – Nursery to Year 1