It is important that we all take responsibility in ensuring children stay safe while using the internet. The internet is our link to the 'big wide World' and while it contains some very useful information it is also an easy way for individuals to be targeted. Please familiarise your child with internet dangers and ensure that you are aware of the sites your child is using while online.
Please see below a link for the online safety booklet that has been produced by the NSPCC.
Your child needs reminding that they cannot trust everyone they meet online. Let them know that some people will lie to them and try to alter their opinions on certain matters. Tell them that they should be careful and let you know if they feel uncomfortable, worried or frightened about any online activity. If a child is at risk, you can report the issue to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) for immediate response at https://www.ceop.police.uk/Ceop-Report/ or call 101 and ask for the Child Online Safeguarding Team.
Mind the Gap has been developed by the HSCB eSafety Multi-agency group. For further advice email or call 01438 843086
You keep your child/ren safe in the real world. Here are some things you may want to do to help your child/ren ‘Stay Safe’ in the online world:
It is important that we all take responsibility in ensuring children stay safe while using the internet. The internet is our link to the 'big wide World' and while it contains some very useful information it is also an easy way for individuals to be targeted. Please familiarise your child with internet dangers and ensure that you are aware of the sites your child is using while online.
Please see below a link for the online safety booklet that has been produced by the NSPCC.
Your child needs reminding that they cannot trust everyone they meet online. Let them know that some people will lie to them and try to alter their opinions on certain matters. Tell them that they should be careful and let you know if they feel uncomfortable, worried or frightened about any online activity. If a child is at risk, you can report the issue to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) for immediate response at https://www.ceop.police.uk/Ceop-Report/ or call 101 and ask for the Child Online Safeguarding Team.
Mind the Gap has been developed by the HSCB eSafety Multi-agency group. For further advice email or call 01438 843086
You keep your child/ren safe in the real world. Here are some things you may want to do to help your child/ren ‘Stay Safe’ in the online world: