On Tuesday 5th February we support Safer Internet Day. The theme this year is:
‘Our Internet, Our Choice: Understanding Consent in a Digital World’
You don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your child stay safe online. There is plenty of advice out there to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively.
Do you know the four Cs?
Conduct: children may be at risk because of their own behaviour, for example, by sharing too much information
Content: age-inappropriate or unreliable content can be available to children
Contact: children can be contacted by bullies or people who groom or seek to abuse them
Commercialism: young people can be unaware of hidden costs and advertising in apps, games and websites
Here are 5 top websites that all parents should explore to feel better equipped for the challenges that face our children in the digital world.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/ (Online safety tips, advice and resources)
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ (Make a report to Child Protection Advisors)
https://parentzone.org.uk/home (Plenty of parent guides to learn more about popular games and sites for children)
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ (Check out reviews for sites, Apps and games)
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ (Learn how to set controls on your APPS, devices and broadband networks)
Thank you for sharing these on our Blog Mr Whiteley we know how hard it is for busy parents to attend these events.
Look out for news of how we will be supporting parents and carers alongside our School Disco later this year. In the meantime these clips and notes are available to all.
These is such important messages fir everyone living and working with children in today’s world.
Thank you and Mrs Jackson for your time in preparing this information alongside your teaching commitment in school.
Thank you for making these available here. Much appreciated!