E-Safety
Useful Advice for Staying Safe Online
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- Don’t post any personal information online, like your address, email address or mobile number;
- Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you put a picture of yourself online it’s out there! People can not only see it but may be able to download it. It’s not just yours anymore!
- Keep your privacy settings as high as possible;
- Never give out your passwords;
- Do not befriend people you do not know – they might not be who they say they are!
- Do not meet up with people you have met online. Always speak to your parent or carer if someone encourages you to do so;
- Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are;
- Think carefully about what you say before you post something online;
- Respect other peoples views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views, it doesn’t mean you need to be rude;
- If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried – leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to, and always tell a trusted adult immediately.
Why not take this useful quiz to test your knowledge…
There is lots of useful information available online for you to look at, and discuss with your parents or guardian.
Have a look at some of the most popular Social Media information posters below.
Useful Links
Google has a wealth of different websites that have useful information. Take a look at some of the top sites to keep your children safe.
A registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people.
(The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) A British child protection charity. The NSPCC believes that every childhood is worth fighting for.
An excellent one-stop-shop for both parents and children for help staying safe online.
Created some excellent home activity packs containing simple 15 minute activities you can do with your family to support their online safety.