Helpful Tips, Links and Leaflets

Helpful tips to keep safe online
 
 
Get involved: become familiar with social networking sites. Ask your child about them, Create an account, find out about what it is about (it is free). Some sites have information and advice for parents.
 
Know how to use the safety tools on the service – privacy settings and how to block, for example.
 
Agree on responsible use – agree on what is OK and not OK to post, always respect others, ask permission of those concerned.
 
Agree on rules – make sure your children know the safety tips. Know the SMART rules about giving out personal information and meeting up with people you don’t know.
 
Know where to report abuse and get help.  See the links below.
Helpful Links
Childnet International
 
Childnet International are a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
 
 
ThinkUKnow
 
Find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
 
Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
 
KidSmart
 
For all the information you will need to stay SMART online, from playing games to file sharing.
 
 
Digizen
 
The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible DIGItal citiZENS.
 
 
Helpful Leaflets
Young People and Social Networking Sites
Young People, Music and the Internet
Keeping up with Young People and the Internet
Information and Online Services Fact Sheet