Online Safety
It is so important to stay safe online!
Computers play a big part in children's lives today and there are so many different devices that allow easy access to the internet: iPads, mobile phones, laptops and computers are only a few that children can use.
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Hector the Dolphin
Do you know as a parent it is vital that you know what your child is exposed to on the internet, and here is one way that can help...
Hector is a dolphin that stays in the corner of your desktop waiting to cover the screen if something pops up that your child is not happy seeing. He is a free download from the website think u know, a New Zealand based company that specialise in Internet safety. They work closely with CEOP which is the Child Exploitation & Online Protection agency. CEOP is a company that helps to keep all children safe on the internet and has links with Child Line. Please visit their website to find out more about them.
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Online Safety Links
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| Thinkuknow | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk |
| Childline | https://www.childline.org.uk |
| CEOP | https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre |
| CBBC Stay Safe | http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/curations/stay-safe |
| Common Sense Media | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ |
| Vodafone's Support Website | http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/ |
| Parent Zone's Popjam | http://parentzone.org.uk/article/popjam |
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Did You Know...
You can find help, advice and resources for online safety by visiting the below website?
https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/
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There is also a CEOP button, to report suspected abuse - here is what it looks like:
Childnet International
This is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
Please take a look at their website, as they have some fantastic tips for children.
Click here to access Online Safety Information
