E-safety A guide to keeping safe on the Internet
"The virtual world opens up new opportunities for learning and creativity, but it also means thinking ahead of new risks."
Becta advice
The following information is designed to give parents the knowledge they need to help ensure their children are kept safe when using the Internet.
You don't need to know it all!!
There is no doubt that Children are very quick to gain the basic technical skills – if you like the knowledge – about how to find their way around computers and the net. They are much quicker than adults. BUT, and it is a big BUT that is not the same as wisdom. Knowing how to drive a car does not make you a safe driver. If the Internet is like letting a city into your home, then your children need to learn how to handle that city, how to behave online and get the best from the Net.
This version of the SMART rules is taken from the bbc website: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/safesurfing
Stay safe online...
The links below will take you to further information about internet safety.
Also, see the 'e-safety' menu on the right of the page.
Safer internet - tips for parents
Remind your child to be SMART!
SMART rules help children remember how to stay safe online.
SAFE – Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – including full name and email address - to people who you don’t trust online.
MEETING – Meeting up with someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parent’s/carer’s permission and even then only when they can be present.
ACCEPTING – Accepting e-mails, IM messages or opening files from people you don’t know can be dangerous – they may contain viruses or nasty messages!
RELIABLE – Someone online may be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet may not be true. Check information and advice on other websites, in books or ask someone who may know.
TELL – Tell your parent/carer or teacher if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.
Some safe sites for Children to use
Grid Club
CBBC
Club Penguin
Cbeebies
Neopets
Link: Copyright Information
When searching the Internet we recommend you use one of the following child friendly search engines:
Yahoo! Kids - www.kids.yahoo.com
CBBC Search - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/search
Kidsclick - www.kids-search.com
Google Kids - www.safesearchkids.com/google-kids
Parent factsheets
Please download the following factsheets as a guide to keeping you and your family safe on the Internet.
Please contact the School if you would like further information or support regarding the issue of E- Safety.
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Think u know
We're proud to announce that a Beta version of our new website for parents and carers is now live at www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents. The new site offers a completely refreshed suite of articles and guidance on all aspects of child internet safety.
Families can visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents to access advice and support on how to keep children safe from sexual abuse, both online and off. Articles provide guidance on topics as diverse as: challenging harmful sexual attitudes and promoting positive behaviours; helping a child with autism negotiate life online; supporting a child who has been sexually abused; and dealing with a range of online issues such as sending nude selfies and viewing pornography. Users will find films, downloadable guides and useful links to support organisations.