Stay Safe Online
The Internet is fun, useful and educational. Used safely, it's a valuable tool. There are some great resources for children to help them discover, create and connect with other children worldwide.
Here are some tips to help your children Stay Safe online.
- Keep the computer in a room where the whole family can use it.
- Discuss and set reasonable rules and guidelines for computer use with your children and keep them near the computer as a reminder.
- Inform children that they should NEVER give out personal details (name, address, passwords or email address) or photographs unless you and your child know and trust the person concerned.
- Never let your children meet someone they have met over the Internet without your permission and only then when you or a responsible adult can be present.
- Let your children know they can talk to you if they feel uncomfortable or worried about something they have seen or read on the Internet. Reassure them that it's not their fault.
- Learn as much as you can about the Internet and the services it provides. try to use and understand the sites your children use and get to know their online friends as you would their other friends.
- If your children receives emails, attachments or downloaded files from people or organisations they or you don't know or trust, get them to delete them straight away. they may contain viruses or nasty messages.
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Useful Links
chatdanger.com this website has been produced by Childnet International, a non-profit organisation which is working with others to help make the Internet a great place for children
Childline Childline is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. Children who are deaf or find using a regular phone difficult can try our textphone service on 0800 400 222. Childline's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) CEOP was set up to provide children with information about safe use of the internet, providing services ranging from advice about spam to guidance on releasing their personal details to strangers. It also provides contact details for children to report online incidents that make them feel vulnerable or uncomfortable.
Get Safe Online Get Safe Online will help you protect yourself against Internet threats. Government and leading businesses working together to provide a free, public service sponsor the site.
Internet Watch Foundation The Internet Watch Foundation works in partnership with ISPs, Telcos, Mobile Operators, Software Providers, Police and Government, to minimise the availability of illegal Internet content.
National Children's Home 'Internet safety' safe and equal Internet access for young people
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. We have been directly involved in protecting children and campaigning on their behalf since 1884.
thinkuknow Where you can get the inside information on how to stay safe while having fun online.
