2. Awareness raising session for
Parents and Carers
2017
Growing up online

3. Learning Online Computer skills Confidence Research Creativity
Communication skills
Money management
Learning Online
Computer skills
Commitment
Confidence
Research
Creativity

4. Growing up online….
Can you name the sites your children use for:

5. Websites and Technologies...
Social networking
Facebook/ YouTube / Twitter /Instagram
Instant messaging
Snapchat/ iMessage/ Whatsapp
Blogs and chat sites
Tumblr/ Ask FM
Gaming
Consoles / free and paid apps/sites
Mobile technology
Applications (apps)

8. Private messaging

9. Blogging and chat sites

10. Gaming

11. Mobile Technology

12. Functions
Text
Chat
Location
Online
Images

13. Mobile Apps Do you know your child’s favourite apps?
Does your child use your phone, are your apps age appropriate?

14. Risks they might face....

15. What is Cyberbullying?
How and where can you be Cyberbullied?

16. Top tips
Offer reassurance and support. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Tell your child that if they are being bullied to always keep the evidence
Block the bullies
Learn how to report and where to go for further support

17. What is online grooming. What does an online friend mean to your child
What is online grooming? What does an online friend mean to your child? Is it the same for you? Watch the video -

18. Top tips Talk to your child about online grooming
Talk to them about their online friends
Let your child know that you are always there for support and you understand how easy it is for things to get out of control online
Learn how to report any inappropriate contact made to your child online

19. Report and Support
Report suspected online grooming – this could sexual chat, a child being asked to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable or someone insisting on meeting up .
24 hour confidential helpline for children and young people .

20. What does the ‘inappropriate’ mean in your house?
Not age appropriate:
Violence
Racial Hate
Radicalisation
Pro eating disorders
Gambling
Pornographic
What does the ‘inappropriate’ mean in your house?

21. Set on all devices that link to the internet
Parental Controls
Set controls on:
Computers
Laptops
Tablets
Mobile devices
Games Consoles
ALL internet enabled devices
Set on all devices that link to the internet
Remember… they are not 100% accurate and not a substitute for open communication!

22. Parental controls How can they help?
Block sites that are not age appropriate
Limit inappropriate and illegal material
Set timings – automatic switch off at bedtime
Monitor activity

23. Is my child too young to have a Facebook/Instagram account?
Social networking: Privacy
Is my child too young to have a Facebook/Instagram account?
Think about age guidelines suggested by the provider.
Help set up their profile
Add your as the main contact (if possible)
Set the privacy settings to “friends” or “private” only and ensure they are children you know
Remind them of the jigsaw video (

24. Conversation starter….
View age appropriate animations and films at -
5-7
Lee and Kim’s Adventure: Animal Magic
Animation – Be nice to people,
like you would in the playground
8-10
Jigsaw
10 minute film about
Safe Social Networking

25. For more information…

26. For more information… www.ceop.police.uk www.saferinternet.org.uk