Be Safe Online
The internet is fun; itâs an opportunity to discover new information and communicate with others.
Donât be at risk!
The internet is fun; itâs an opportunity to discover new information and communicate with others.
Donât be at risk!
When weâre learning online it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe.
Passwords are an essential part of online use. To protect your information you need to be secure and creative with them.
Passwords are like PantsâŚ
Passwords are an essential part of online use. To protect your information you need to be secure and creative with them.
Passwords are like PantsâŚ
Online shopping and banking is safe and secure if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Keep your technology skills up to date to be safer online:
Social Media Platforms
These have become an exciting and important part of day to day life. However a small minority are using these sites to recruit and radicalise young people. They target young people through sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumbler. Whilst violent extremism is rare, we all have a duty to be vigilant in looking for signs of young people being radicalised.
You can get help and support by visiting www.familiesmatter.org.uk.
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is the use of technology to tease, humiliate, threaten and/or harass someone. This generally happens through text messaging or other social media.
Cyber bullies use a number of methods to humiliate or mock people online, including rude comments, posting embarrassing photos, or sharing private information about an individual. Even if you or your child are not being cyber bullied, or not personally bullying someone, you should remember that bullying can be made worse when people âlikeâ comments or share hurtful pictures.
Be vigilant
We all need to be aware of the kinds of behaviour our children are involved in and who they are friends with. This has to include understanding how they are using the internet and social media and who they are talking to. You should also be on the look out for any changes in their interests or what they are viewing online. Be aware of changes in mood or behaviour, how they react to news stories or changes in who their friends are.
Checking how they are using the internet is like asking whose party they are going to, who else is going and how they are getting home. These are natural questions and should not be viewed as intrusive.
If you would like any further information about staying safe online speak to a tutor or go to www.getsafeonline.org.uk
Up to date information on how to be safe from the variety of risk available online are available at:Â www.getsafeonline.org.uk
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