Staying Safe Online

Internet Matters Critical Thinking Online guide for parents

InternetMattersOnlineCriticalThinkingGuide.pdf

Do you know the main ways to stay safe online? These links will lead you to websites and games that you may have already used in class. They're a good way to remind you of the different ways to stay safe online.

CBBC Stay safe

CBBC have some great games and videos. Test your internet safety knowledge with Hacker, listen to some Stay Safe songs with Helen Skelton.

Enjoy Horrible Histories? What better way to learn about how to safe online, than by having a chuckle at some famous folk from the past getting things a litttle bit. Click here to see 'Prudish Victorian – Don’t Lie About Your Age Online'

Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.

Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.

If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:

CEOP Helpful links to look at with your family.

Think You Know Age 5 - 7

Think You Know Age 8 - 10

Think You Know Age 11 - 13

Tips for staying safe online:

· Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.

· Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.

Childline

You can talk to ChildLine online or by phone whenever you need to. Whatever your worry, its better out than in.

Think U Know? (CEOP)

From the CEOP’s site. Excellent resource for children, teachers and parent/carers, which is divided into sections for each. Lots of information, games and resources on this site about internet and mobile phone safety issues.

Kidsmart

Learn about your Internet safety on adventures with Smartie the Penguin, or Captain Kara and the SMART Crew.

MiniMentors (BeatBullying)

For anyone aged 5-11 years old.

Learn and practice how to be good friends and to look after yourself and others and stay safe online.

Netsmartz Kids

Learn with Clicky through games and videos about how to make yourself safe online.

If you have concerns about a child who may be in danger of abuse or if you have seen something online which has made you uncomfortable in any way, then the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is the dedicated organisation who can help you. Click the image above to make a report.