Take a few moments to think about how you have connected, created and shared with others online over the past week. How safe and responsible have you and others been? Demonstrating responsibility online is not about ‘taking the blame’ if something goes wrong, but about being proactive and putting measures in place to help reduce
DetailsWhen forming opinions and views, we are often influenced by what we see, hear, by the people we surround ourselves with and what we experience day to day. Take a moment to think about the types of things you see and hear daily online, the types of apps and websites you use and the people
DetailsThe pressure of having to own the latest technology can be overwhelming for most of us, but knowing the safest devices and toys to buy for ourselves and our children (and being able to afford it), can be the biggest challenges of all. Keeping safe online can begin even before a purchase has been made!
DetailsKnowing what apps, games and websites your children are using can help you stay one step ahead in understanding their life online. Anonymous social messaging apps are popular amongst younger teens for all sorts of reasons. ‘Check in’ with your child/children and find out how they communicate online and how they feel about anonymous messaging
DetailsStaying safe over a school holiday can be extra tricky, especially when it is Halloween. Please remember that not everyone wants to take part in the spooky fun. If you or your children have plans this Halloween please enjoy them safely and responsibly. Top Tricks for staying safer online this Halloween: Take and share spooky
DetailsSearching and web browsing online is a skill. Responsible and safer searching can help reduce inappropriate browsing and results. Choose a web browser and take time to secure and manage the settings. Securing what can be searched for and managing the results can help reduce the risk of inappropriate searching and content. Signing up to
DetailsIf you use email or an electronic messaging service to keep in contact with your child’s school please use them with care and consideration. Most teachers work well beyond the end of the school day, so please think about the time chosen to make contact, consider how important the message is and whether there might
DetailsSocial media plays a big part in sharing information quickly online. It can be difficult to know what to believe. If your child has seen something online or in the real world, take time to speak with them about it. This might be particularly important after an upsetting local, national or global event. Your child
DetailsIf your child is starting a new school or is meeting new classmates, they may wish to add them as online friends. Speak to your child about the safest way to be friends with people online. Encourage your child to take time to get to know new students in real life first. Remind your child
DetailsHolidays can be great to catch up with friends online and download the latest apps and games. Take the lead and make time to talk to your child about their life online and remind them of safer ways to behave. Review privacy settings and Friend Lists. Talk to your child about safe sharing and model
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