Albany Academy Digital Parenting Evening 5 th December 2013

Aims of the Session Focus on E-Safety The work of CEOP Our Digital World Education Products Available Digital Issues Advice to Parents

Activity In pairs / small groups Look at the social media profile page Make a list of all the errors that have been made by the young lady

What does CEOP do? CEOP work in partnership to protect children and young people from sexual exploitation – from the e-world to the real world The corporate film can be seen on the following link (

The CEOP Faculty Approach Harm Reduction Education, training courses, public awareness, International (Child Trafficking, Research), Safer by design, BAU Intelligence Referrals Desk, assessment, disseminations, offender management, travelling offenders, missing offenders (Skip country, Don’t comply to their orders) Operations Forensics Unit, victim identification, joint investigations, financial desk (VISA), covert capability (Undercover Ops – Infiltrating Rings etc.) CEOP is affiliated to the National Crime Agency

Lets get factual Over 10,000 Intel reports have been received Over 13,500 registrants to site (teachers and trainers) are now delivering the TUK education programme in the UK Over 2.5 million children reached through education Download CEOP’s Strategic Overview from

Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) 24 hour presence both online and offline CEOP, America, Canada, Australia, Interpol Operation Chandler/ Hella

Why is education so important in this area?

Our Digital World 75% of UK population have the internet at home 33% go on line on their mobile phones 75% of UK internet users have a Facebook account 90% of all E-safety issues involve Facebook

Children are Digital Natives! Sources CEOP Questionnaire Analysis 2007 National Statistics (Childwise 2012) 75% of 5-16yr olds own their own computer 44% of 5-10yr olds and 96% of 11-16yr olds own a mobile phone 59% use phones to access the internet 56% of 5-10yr olds and 73% of 11-16yr olds have their own games console at home, spending an average of 1.7 hours a day on it. 63% of 9-16yr olds have their own Facebook profile (36% of 9-12yr olds) 12-15yr olds have an average of 266 on-line friends

The Need for this presentation!! Parents Children The Gulf of Internet Knowledge Bridging the gap of knowledge around the internet

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 62% use the internet everyday

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 85% use the internet for more than 1 hour a day

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 17% use the internet for more than 4 hours a day

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 43% like to use social networking sites most

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 22% like to use gaming sites most

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 46% use the internet most in their bedrooms

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 22% have met someone in real life they only know from the internet

Key Stage 3 Albany Pupils 25% went alone

Albany Staff Survey

Albany Staff 79% use the internet everyday

Albany Staff No-one uses the internet more than 2 hours a day

Albany Staff The majority of staff use the internet most for shopping!!

Albany Staff No-one uses the internet in their bedrooms

Albany Staff No-one has met someone they only know on line

Benefits of the internet Educational games and programmes Research information The opportunity to communicate with people from all around the world The opportunity to share resources and ideas with people that have the same interests Shopping around the world without leaving your computer

Risks of using the internet Paedophiles use the internet to meet young people People lying to others online Bullying using the internet (Cyberbulling) Seeing inappropriate images and material Viruses and pop ups

Mobile Technology Mobile Phones - Internet via mobile phone technology - Chat rooms and social networking sites wherever and whenever - Bluetooth technology to share music files and photos with friends - Ringtones can be downloaded from the internet straight to phones

Mobile Technology Wireless internet access - Internet access wherever there is a wireless signal - If security settings not set access is available to anyone in the vicinity - Broadband allows faster and cheaper internet access

Educational products for your Children

Thinkuknow Products / Resources Thinkuknow flash presentation with supporting materials Ages Contains award winning awareness films Statistics Requires training to deliver Split into 3 main areas Supported with Posters and Leaflets

Social Networking DVD Ages 11 – 16 Stand alone resource An awareness film that highlights the possible risks of social networking Contains lesson plans Thinkuknow Products / Resources

Cybercafé Ages Stand alone resource (A flash programme) An engaging virtual café that provides safety information on mobile phones, IM, , Chat etc. Register and download through the TUK website Contains 9 lesson plans Teaching Resources

5 - 7 Teaching Resources Key Stage 1 (Ages 5 – 8) – Was developed with Net Safe, New Zealand Stand alone resource Customised for a UK audience Register through the TUK site 5 interactive cartoons Supported by lesson plans

‘Report Abuse’ in action Some schools and other organisations use this as a link from their websites Microsoft have made a real commitment Approx £30,000 per month revenue lost from advertising in this space

Main Issues Cyberbullying Internet predators / grooming Sexting / selfies New technologies

Cyberbullying ‘Bullying using technology eg phones or PC’s’ Most common form of bullying Most cases via Facebook 30% of 7-16yr olds in the UK know someone who has been cyberbullied 3% of teachers in the UK have been cyberbullied by pupils Let’s Fight it Together

Predators / Grooming Highly skilled with technology Very patient Often grooming several targets Keep records of info / images Set up false profiles Use GPS technology to locate

Things to watch out for Here are some common signs of grooming that you should be aware of. It doesn’t mean that your child is being groomed, but signs to look out for if you’re worried: Excessive use of the computer Alternatively, suddenly stopping all internet use Aggressive behaviour regarding internet usage Secretive behaviour Change in use of sexual language

Sexting ‘The sending or receiving of personal sexual images or conversations to another party, usually via mobile phone messaging’ Images are illegal under 18yrs old Has been linked to self-harm and suicides with teenagers Almost impossible to retract and trace once sent

New Technologies Established technology; Facebook, Twitter, MSN, IM and BBM Increasingly popular technology; Skype, KIK messenger Look out for; Ask FM, Snapchat, Instagram, pro self-harm and anorexia sites

Our Advice to Parents Know what your children are doing online Ask them to teach you to use any applications Keep the computer in a family room - this means you can keep more control of what they do (i.e. Webcams)

Our Advice to Parents Help your children to understand that they should never give out personal details to online friends - personal information includes: –their messenger id – address –mobile number and any pictures of themselves, If your child receives spam / junk & texts, remind them never to believe them. reply to them or use them.

CEOP Newsletter and Videos! Sign up to monthly updates! Will provide you with information on new and emerging technologies and tips to keep your family safe whilst online! Visit to view our Educational Awareness filmswww.youtube.com/ceop

Questions?