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E-Safety

The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe?

It can be hard to keep track of what your child is doing on social networks, apps and games. Or know how to keep them safe.

 

Talk about their online world

 

We talk to children about crossing the road, bullying and speaking to strangers. But what about staying safe in the digital world?

Having regular conversations about what your child is doing online - just like you would their day at school - is the best way to keep them safe.

You'll be able to spot any problems, encourage them to come to you if they’re worried and make sure they know what’s ok to share online - and what’s not. 

 

E-Safety Videos

 

 

Social Media Settings

Most social media apps are 13+ (WhatsApp is 16+) but - as we are aware some children are using them regularly. We wanted to share some important settings to keep children safe online.

For full details please read the following:

 

Age-appropriate Apps

It can be hard to know what apps and games it's safe to allow your child to access online. These handy guides from National Online Safety contain some suggested age-relevant safer apps and games for children. Visit nationalcollege.com/parents and follow @natonlinesafety on Twitter for more information about keeping safe online.

   

Useful websites  

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/#esafety 

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/stay-safe 

https://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ 

https://www.getsafeonline.org/safeguarding-children

https://www.internetmatters.org/
https://www.safetydetective.com/blog/parents-guide-for-safe-youtube-and-internet-streaming-for-kids/
https://www.safe4me.co.uk/resources/

nationalcollege.com/parents and follow @natonlinesafety

 

 

               

 

 

National Online Safety

Internet Safety Checklist

Agree boundaries
Be clear what your child can and can’t do online – where they can use the internet, how much time they can spend online, the sites they can visit and the type of information they can share. Agree with your child when they can have a mobile phone or tablet.

Explore together
The best way to find out what your child is doing online is to ask them to tell you about what they do and what sites they like to visit. If they’re happy to, ask them to show you. Talk to them about being a good friend online.Put yourself in control
Install parental controls on your home broadband and any internet-enabled devices. Set up a user account for your child on the main device they use and make sure other accounts in the household are password-protected so that younger children can’t access them by accident.

Use airplane mode
Use airplane mode on your devices when your child is using them so they can’t make any unapproved purchases or interact with anyone online without your knowledge.

Stay involved
Encourage them to use their tech devices in a communal area like the lounge or kitchen so you can keep an eye on how they’re using the internet and also share in their enjoyment.

Talk to siblings
It’s also a good idea to talk to any older children about what they’re doing online and what they show to younger children. Encourage them to be responsible and help keep their younger siblings safe.

Search safely
Use safe search engines such as Swiggle or Kids-search. You can save time by adding these to your ‘Favourites’. Safe search settings can also be activated on Google and other search engines, as well asYouTube.

Check if it’s suitable
The age ratings that come with games, apps, films and social networks are a good guide to whether they’re suitable for your child. For example, the minimum age limit is 13 for several social networking sites, including Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram and 16 for Whatsapp. Although sites aimed at under-10s also have social networking elements.

Minimum age for social networking - https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/what-age-can-my-child-start-social-networking/

Tik Tok family safety mode - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51561050

Social Media Settings.pdf