INTERNET SAFETY - is your child safe
online?
The
range of devices thatgive
us easy access to the internet in
our homes has increased hugely and has many positive uses. However, the internet has to be used safely and with respect; when it is used
to defraud, abuse or bully the consequences can be devastating.
To keep your child safe whilst using
their mobile phones, PC or tablet you should involve yourself with what they
are doing. If they like to play
games ask them aboutwhy they
like the game and discuss strategies that they use. Set the parental controls on the devices and discuss with your child why you are doing
this, appropriate behaviour and what they should do if they should access anything on the internet
that they find upsetting in anyway.
If they play online reinforce the need
for them to invite only friends that are known to them. Explain to them the need for caution when
posting photos online. Remind them they
might have set their device to share with their "friends" only but their friends may not
have.
At school, children are taught to be
safe on the internet using the acronym “SMART.”
SAFE-explain it is not safe to share passwords,
personal details, or
photos on the Internet. Explain that photos and videos on chat lines
can be shared and be seen by others.
Have a No Strangers rule so that they are only communicating with their
friends. Encourage your child to tell you if someone is trying to
"chat" with or meet them.
MEETING
–Repeat that they should never
arrange over the internet to meet anyone even with one of their friends
present.
ACCEPTING - do not accept 'friend' invites from strangers or open emails from
unknown senders. Discuss the dangers of
viruses and hacking.
RELIABLE - there is a huge amount of
information on the net and anyone can put it on there. So, check more than one site when looking for
information on line.
TELL - If you see something that is upsetting or
offensive on the Internet, or feel threatened then tell someone.
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