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Digital Safety
We live in a digital age and the internet can be easily accessed from a range of devices such as mobile phones, computers, tablets and through games consoles. This section has some links and advice to help families use the internet in a positive way whilst being aware of risks and using measures to keep safe and secure online.
The Key Online Risks
- Contact: children can be contacted by bullies or people who may want to harm them
- Content: age-inappropriate or unreliable content can be available to children
- Conduct: sharing too much information or spending too much time online
- Commercialism: being unaware of hidden costs and advertising in apps, games and websites
Key Safer Internet Usage
- Set age-appropriate parental controls on your home internet.
- Set age-appropriate parent controls on the applications you use particularly social media sites.
- Google Safety Centre – security and privacy guidance
Check here for a quick mobile phone SMART principles.
In addition:
- Use computers and mobile devices in a shared areas
- Have ongoing conversations with children about staying safe
Internet Safety Resources
- UK Gov - STOP Fraud - Take Five
- UK Safer Internet Centre
- Think U Know – CEOP National Crime Agency
- CEOP Safety Centre – Police National Crime Agency
- Childnet International
- BullyingUK – Cyber Bullying
- Digizen
- Link2ICT
- Top Marks – curriculum resources
- Internet Matters
Social Media
Social media sites are constantly changing their settings and privacy policies and new sites are developing all the time. Discuss which ones your children are using and set up controls and settings together and decide how to use these in a safe way.
- Facebook Privacy Guide – Minimum age 13. Social media site
- Twitter Privacy Policy – Minimum age 13. Messages called Tweets can be shared in 140 characters or less
- Club Penguin Parents Advice
Chat, Instant Messaging, Games, Email, Apps.
There are a huge number of ever growing sites, chat rooms, games, email and mobile apps that incorporate social media and may be a safety issue for young people. Particular care should be taken to protect personal details and avoiding from unwanted contact or inappropriate material.
