1. Updated January 2017

4. Here are the startling facts from the UK charity group Childline
49% of UK children have an account on a social media website
62% of UK children between the ages of 12 to 15 have a smartphone
38% of children and teens will experience cyber bullying
1.6 million times per year, children call the Childline
Childline received 87% more calls about cyber bullying in 2014 than it did in 2013

11. Smartphone ‘apps’
Supposed to only be able to access contacts on the user’s phones
Unknown individuals are able to join group chats.
These apps are not safe for children to use as there is a significant risk of inappropriate contact by unknown individuals.
Ensure that their children do not have access to such apps on their phone
Check that all appropriate privacy settings are switched on
If a child experiences or expresses concerns about online activity, it must be reported to the police using 101 and
Wherever possible, a screen shot or a mobile phone picture of the concern should be taken for reporting purposes.

18. Felix Alexander
Ronan Hughes
Izzy Dix
Hannah Smith
Daniel Perry
Amy Louise Paul

26. E-safety – ‘Working to Protect our Children’
85% of children know where to go for help if they are concerned about something on internet.
90% of children know who to tell if they are sent hurtful messages on internet/phone.
89% well informed about staying safe
on internet.
Source: MAHPS Year 5/6 Survey 2014
We must continue to work with
children on E-safety at home and
at school.

27. And finally …
Encourage all children never to stand by and leave bullying unreported
Don’t dismiss unkindness as ‘banter’
Help children to understand that actions have consequences – ‘keyboard warriors’
Be role models for children
Help children to self-edit before posting