E-Safety How can we keep our children safe? Presentation to Parents/Carers 2019

Safer Internet Day 2019 International event to raise awareness of safety and the internet. Aim is to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of technology. ‘Together for a safer internet’

What are we going to look at? How has the Internet changed? What do kids use technology for? What benefits are there? What issues can occur? What do we do in school to keep children safe online? How can you help minimise the risk to your children? Useful websites and further information

How has technology changed? Do you remember taking a photo, sending off the film and waiting for it to be returned in the post? Who saw the photos? How many copies were there? Who owned the photo? Technology has changed rapidly over the last 30 years and is continuing to evolve daily. One photo can be sent around the world in a matter of seconds.

Do you know what these are? KIK – messaging app – anonymous messaging Snapchat – picture and video sharing, only accessible for a short period of time. Periscope – live streaming app. Whisper – anonymous messaging app. Vine – video posting app (6 seconds on loop). Do you know what apps your children use? Do you know the age limits of certain apps? Do you know which apps your child has an account on?

What do kids use IT for? Gaming - fortnight Fun Education – doodle maths Social – chat rooms Videos - Youtube A third of 2 year olds have their own tablet. A third of 5-6 year olds spend over 2-3 hours a day on a tablet. Over half of 10 year olds have their own mobile phone (Data from government reports)

Statistics 93% of children use a computer and phone 8 out of 10 teenagers have a home computer, mobile phone and games console 1,400,000 UK pupils have their own web space There are over 2.7 billion searches on Google each month The number of text messages sent every day exceeds the total population of the planet The sources for these statistics can be found at: http://www.lps.k12.co.us/schools/arapahoe/fisch/didyouknow/sourcesfordidyouknow.doc & at: http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/resources/newsletter/issues/2007/Sept07/SepPrim.pdf

What benefits are there? Wealth of information Fantastic learning opportunities Social interactions Skills Planning Communication

What issues can arise? Grooming Cyber Bullying Revealing Private Information Radicalisation and Extremism Digital Footprint Inappropriate Content Unregulated Information

Grooming Befriending and communicating with people that they don’t know. Are they who they say they are? How do you know they are actually an 8 year old boy who likes lego? What information should you share? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9h1mUYjq6M

Cyberbullying Harassment or online bullying by yourself or on the behalf of others. This may include posting information about others that: Could be used to embarrass or manipulate others. Could cause psychological harm. Could be used by criminals to steal their identity or property. i.e. sending unkind or inappropriate texts/photos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZUsg7zpnu4

Revealing Private Information Children need to be aware that they need to keep certain information private. Not everyone will use the information honestly. Revealing information such as your name, age and address is not safe or appropriate. Most apps require children to logon, this involves entering personal information – how will this data be used and shared?

Radicalisation and Extremism The Internet is a prime place for people to identify and befriend others. Radicalisation often incorporates the use of the Internet. Sometimes it is easier to talk to an unknown ‘friend’ online about problems, than to people close to you.

Digital Footprint Once data/photographs/videos are on-line, it is almost impossible to remove them. Even sharing information with just ‘family&friends’ does not mean the information is kept private. Many employers use the internet to do a background check on possible employees – it can affect your whole career.

Inappropriate Content Games and Social Media Sites have age restrictions on them. Do you know what the minimum age is for the games/apps your children are using? 57% of 9-19 yr olds have come into contact with online pornography accidentally. Only 16% of parents think that their child has seen pornography on the internet. Innocent looking links may take you to unexpected and inappropriate sites. Basic searches can bring up inappropriate results (little red riding hood). Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram are 13, Tinder, kik are 17, Youtube is 18, Minecraft 7, Fortnight 12, The sources for these statistics can be found at: http://www.lps.k12.co.us/schools/arapahoe/fisch/didyouknow/sourcesfordidyouknow.doc & at: http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/resources/newsletter/issues/2007/Sept07/SepPrim.pdf

Unregulated Information Children are generally very trusting and they believe what they are told. Wikipedia is a common source used for reference – how do we now it is all true? The industry has no regulating body.

What do we do at Buckfastleigh Primary School to protect children? Restricting Access: Filtered content Blocking of websites Education E-safety Lessons - SMART Constant reminders whilst using technology Open and friendly approach to concerns

What can you do? Parental Controls Restricting Access Limits on use of technology Location of technology – shared areas Digital Contract Monitoring use (age restrictions, history) Set up a shared email address to register for games

What can you do? Discussions: Show an interest in what they are doing What apps are they using? What is appropriate? Highlight your concerns. Encourage them to use nicknames. Reinforce SMART. Reassurance: You are always around to chat about their concerns. Make sure they know what to do if they have any concerns. You will listen to them. You won’t overreact.

Further Information www.internetmatters.org www.nspcc.org.uk www.childnet.com parentinfo.org kidsmart.org.uk thinkuknow.co.uk ceop.police.uk