Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Internet Safety

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Keeping your child safe at home Parental Controls – Computers and other digital technologies like games consoles and mobile phones have parental controls. These let you do things like: Computers and other digital technologies like games consoles and mobile phones have parental controls. These let you do things like: block selected websites and addresses by adding them to a filter list block selected websites and addresses by adding them to a filter list set time limits for use set time limits for use prevent your child from searching certain words prevent your child from searching certain words Before you set rules you can check the equipment’s user manual or the manufacturers’ websites to see what controls you have access to. You can also contact your internet service provider (ISP) or mobile phone operator to find out about any child safety measures they offer. Before you set rules you can check the equipment’s user manual or the manufacturers’ websites to see what controls you have access to. You can also contact your internet service provider (ISP) or mobile phone operator to find out about any child safety measures they offer.

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Setting some rules with your child When making a set of rules for using the internet, it’s a good idea to include your child. Being involved will help them understand the dangers and give them a sense of responsibility. It will also let them know what kind of websites you think are suitable. When making a set of rules for using the internet, it’s a good idea to include your child. Being involved will help them understand the dangers and give them a sense of responsibility. It will also let them know what kind of websites you think are suitable. The best way to keep your child safe online is to get to know the internet sites they use and want to use. Learn how to use them yourself. Some social networking sites (e.g. facebook, Myspace, Bebo have age limits; check if your child meets these requirements). This will help you to set reasonable rules. The best way to keep your child safe online is to get to know the internet sites they use and want to use. Learn how to use them yourself. Some social networking sites (e.g. facebook, Myspace, Bebo have age limits; check if your child meets these requirements). This will help you to set reasonable rules.

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Acceptable Internet Use We have acceptable use of the internet terms for the children to adhere to at school. We have acceptable use of the internet terms for the children to adhere to at school. Acceptable use Ks 2. Acceptable use Ks 2.Acceptable use Ks 2.Acceptable use Ks 2. Some home examples might include: the internet-connected computer must be in a family room with the screen facing outward so you can see what's going on the internet-connected computer must be in a family room with the screen facing outward so you can see what's going on if your child accidentally goes to an unsuitable website they should tell you - you can delete it from the 'history' folder and add the address to the parental control filter list if your child accidentally goes to an unsuitable website they should tell you - you can delete it from the 'history' folder and add the address to the parental control filter list it's never OK to use abusive or threatening language in any online communication it's never OK to use abusive or threatening language in any online communication you child should take breaks from the computer every 30 minutes for health and safety reasons you child should take breaks from the computer every 30 minutes for health and safety reasons your child shouldn't download unknown files from the internet without you agreeing - it’s best to never download unknown files at all your child shouldn't download unknown files from the internet without you agreeing - it’s best to never download unknown files at all

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Child – Friendly Search Engines You should make sure your child is aware of child-friendly search engines. These filter out inappropriate internet sites so that they are able to search the internet safely. You should make sure your child is aware of child-friendly search engines. These filter out inappropriate internet sites so that they are able to search the internet safely. Even with strict filters on adult search engines, searching photos can still pose a big problem ! Even with strict filters on adult search engines, searching photos can still pose a big problem ! A list of child - friendly search engines has been posted on our website. A list of child - friendly search engines has been posted on our website. Child – friendly search engines. Child – friendly search engines.Child – friendly search engines.Child – friendly search engines.

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Stopping cyberbullying (online bullying) We have worked hard at school to educate your child about Cyberbullying. We have worked hard at school to educate your child about Cyberbullying. They should understand that they should never be afraid to tell you about frightening or bullying s or messages they get with unacceptable content. It’s not their fault that they have received them and the addresses can be added to the parental control filter list. Children are advised never to return abusive messages or s. They should understand that they should never be afraid to tell you about frightening or bullying s or messages they get with unacceptable content. It’s not their fault that they have received them and the addresses can be added to the parental control filter list. Children are advised never to return abusive messages or s. Chidren are susceptable to cyberbullying through; Chidren are susceptable to cyberbullying through; use of mobile phones use of mobile phones gaming online using consoles such as xbox 360, ps3 gaming online using consoles such as xbox 360, ps3 using using using on-line messenger services such as MSN using on-line messenger services such as MSN Using on-line social networking sites such as Bebo and facebook. Using on-line social networking sites such as Bebo and facebook. Further information has been posted on our website - with activities for parents and children; some of which have been used in school Further information has been posted on our website - with activities for parents and children; some of which have been used in school

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Your child’s personal safety online It’s important your child realises that people online might not be who they say they are and could be dangerous. They should also be aware that any personal information they give out can be used in financial scams or for bullying. It’s important your child realises that people online might not be who they say they are and could be dangerous. They should also be aware that any personal information they give out can be used in financial scams or for bullying. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP), have produced the following video to share with years 3-6. We have yet to share this with the children as we are worried about the some of the content – your views would be gratefully received. ( Jigsaw video) The Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP), have produced the following video to share with years 3-6. We have yet to share this with the children as we are worried about the some of the content – your views would be gratefully received. ( Jigsaw video)( Jigsaw video)( Jigsaw video)

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School Your child’s personal safety online To keep your child safe you should tell them not to: To keep your child safe you should tell them not to: give out personal information to people they only know online - this includes name, home address, landline and mobile numbers, school details, bank details, PIN numbers and passwords give out personal information to people they only know online - this includes name, home address, landline and mobile numbers, school details, bank details, PIN numbers and passwords supply details for registration without asking for permission and help from you supply details for registration without asking for permission and help from you visit chat websites that aren’t fully moderated/supervised visit chat websites that aren’t fully moderated/supervised arrange to meet an online friend in person without your knowledge and permission (if you agree to let them, you should always go along with them) arrange to meet an online friend in person without your knowledge and permission (if you agree to let them, you should always go along with them) give any indication of their age or sex in a personal address or screen name give any indication of their age or sex in a personal address or screen name keep anything that worries or upsets them online secret from you keep anything that worries or upsets them online secret from you respond to unwanted s or other messages respond to unwanted s or other messages You can monitor your child’s internet use by checking the history folder on your browser as it contains a list of previously visited sites. You can monitor your child’s internet use by checking the history folder on your browser as it contains a list of previously visited sites.

Tim Reid Malvern Parish C.E Primary School If there’s a problem Hopefully the rules you put in place will mean your child is always able to use the internet safely. However, you should also: Hopefully the rules you put in place will mean your child is always able to use the internet safely. However, you should also: contact your ISP if your child comes across inappropriate content or is subjected to any inappropriate contact while online contact your ISP if your child comes across inappropriate content or is subjected to any inappropriate contact while online install and regularly update filtering software to protect against inappropriate internet access install and regularly update filtering software to protect against inappropriate internet access If you are worried about illegal materials or suspicious online behaviour, contact the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP). If you are worried about illegal materials or suspicious online behaviour, contact the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP). CEOP - Tel: CEOP - Tel: