Online Safety
Online Safety - Advice for Parents/Carers on how to keep children safe online
It is now virtually impossible to be a parent of a child who is not an active participant in the online world. Parent/carers are aware of the wonderful learning benefits of engaging children in an online world, however, they are also increasingly aware of some of the more dangerous content and sites on the internet that can be upsetting for the child.
- Be aware of how your child engages with the online world.
- Talk to your child about their online habits
- Be aware if your child is engaging in social networking and decide what is appropriate for your child.
- Make sure your child knows what to do if they do come across inappropriate content or something that makes them feel uncomfortable.
- Age appropriate content and gaming.
If you have an Online Safety concern, please contact a member of the DSL team. Alternatively for more information please check out any of these recommended sources of advice.
Counter Terrorism Policing – A guide to reporting Suspicious Activity
CEOPs – the place to get advice on and report an inappropriate or potentially illegal content or action that you see online.
Childline – a online resource helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children
Internet Matters – Helping parents keep their children safe online.
Know It All for Parents – is a unique interactive Online safety guide put together by Childnet International.
NSPCC guide to online safety – advice on the appropriateness of online content from the NSPCC.
National Online Safety – this website provides parents & carers free guides for potential online dangers from new apps, websites and online trends. The guides help explain the possible risks and signs for parents and carers to be aware of in order to help keep their children safe online.