Internet Safety

Internet and your child

For the majority of us the internet is a safe and enjoyable experience, but nothing is 100% safe all the time, just as we do in the real world we need to take sensible precautions to protect our children from harm.

You don't need to know everything about the internet and technology to keep your child safe, you can use your everyday parenting skills and take an interest in what your child does online. Remember online means computers, mobile phones, iPod’s and games consoles. Your continued involvement as they grow up is the best way to keep your child safe.

The 2 most important safety messages to share with your child:

NEVER reveal any personal contact details online

NEVER go alone to meet someone you have met online

For more information and advice to help you gain some useful knowledge and confidence around internet use. Click here

These links are to Websites that give useful information on how to stay safe on the Internet. They are designed to be visited by parents/carers with their children to discuss safety issues together.

We use Think U Know and Kidsmart in our E Safety lessons, both sites have resources and activites that demonstrate how to stay safe in a fun way

	Kidsmart from Childnet International, is full of information and activities to help everyone understand more about potential dangers online, with videos, text and web links full of tips for keeping safe
	Kidsmart SMART Rules for safe Internet use, why not print the poster and put it next to your computer!
	Think u Know a website for parents, children and teachers about internet safety. Full of games, animations, short films and invaluable information.
	Think u Know - Dolphin The Hector's World Safety Button is a free download to help protect you when you are on the computer.  After you have installed the Button, a Hector's World character will swim in the top right-hand corner of your computer screen.  (Always ask an adult before downloading!)
	Think u Know - Cybercafe is a virtual environment where you can practice online safety smarts, by making choices when using email, texting, instant messaging, web browsing, creating an online personal space, and chatting in a chat room..
	CBBC safesurfing Cartoons, quizzes, web FAQs and lots of information on how to stay safe online.
	Childline For children of all ages, the ChildLine website offers useful advice on online safety issues including mobile, social networks and cyberbullying.
	Derby City Council Young People, ICT and E-Safety - a guide for parents and carers