Stay safe online
E-Safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology.
- e-Safety concerns safeguarding children and young people in the digital world.
- e-Safety emphasis learning to understand and use new technologies in a positive way.
- e-Safety is less about restriction and more about education about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online.
- e-Safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school.
The Internet is an unmanaged, open communications channel. The World Wide Web, email, blogs and social networks all transmit information using the Internet’s communication infrastructure internationally at low cost. Anyone can send messages, discuss ideas and publish material with little restriction. These features of the Internet make it an invaluable resource used by millions of people every day.
Pupils need to develop critical skills to evaluate online material and learn that publishing personal information could compromise their security and that of others. Schools have a duty of care to enable pupils to use on-line systems safely.
Useful links
CBBC Stay Safe
Childnet
McGruff Safe Kids
Newsround Internet Safety Quiz
Childnet leaflets
Family Agreement Advice
Family Agreement Template
Keeping under fives safe online
Parents factsheet 11-16
Social networking leaflet
Supporting young people online
Useful Links
The Adventures of Kara, Winston and the SMART Crew
Online Safety: Facebook safety for Kids (We are not promoting Facebook or any other Social Site as we would recommend children follow age guidelines. However we are aware that some children access these sites and need to be aware of how to stay safe.)
Your Online Identity & Knowing Who Are You Online? If you use the computer to play and talk with friends, you also have an online identity. That means you have an identity that’s related to how you look, what you do, and what you say when you’re using the computer.
How to use computer for desktop,laptop and for kids
Here you will find lots of useful information such as; Websites we visit during ICT Lessons, Safety Tips and Guidelines for Parents as well as information about our Curriculum
Avatar
- An avatar is a picture or character which you can use to represent yourself online.
- It is much safer to use an avatar than putting a photo of yourself online.
- If you cannot save the avatar you can use the Prt Scr key (print screen) to paste it into a program.
- Try: Paint, Photo Simple, Microsoft Office Picture Manager, Paint.NET.
- When you have saved your avator you can go to the folder where it is saved and right click to resize pictures/small.
Useful Links
- Children today grow up surrounded by Technology which provides excellent learning opportunities.
- It can be worrying when your child knows more about technology than you do but there are lots of websites and information available to help you.
- In our Computing Lessons we cover: Internet Safety, Cyber Bullying and Friendship, Mobile Phone Safety and Time spent on Computers or Game Consoles.
- These subjects are all covered at different levels throughout Years 1-6.
Useful Links
nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/
OnGuardOnline.gov-Protect Kids Online
https://www.internetmatters.org/
If you would like to learn more about Internet Safety or ICT Issues please contact Mrs Gill at the school.
Privacy Settings
Switching over to the new Timeline will, unfortunately, undo any privacy settings you already have so you will need to do these again. That way, you can control who sees what on your profile page. You will, however, have time to make these changes on your new Timeline before it becomes visible to friends.
How can I change my privacy settings?
On your Facebook newsfeed page, there is a drop down arrow in the top right-hand corner next to ‘Home’. Click on the arrow and then select Privacy Settings.
Under privacy settings you can:
- control who can find you, contact you and post on your wall
- control who sees what (under Custom)
- control tags from friends – so you can review them before they go on your timeline
- limit the audience for Past Posts
- block certain people from being your friend or interacting with you. This is helpful to know if somebody is cyber bullying you or making you feel uncomfortable
Tips for choosing a safe cover photo
- Instead of posting a photo of you, you could use a picture you like or a photo of your favourite band instead.
- Don’t post any photos or videos that you wouldn’t be happy for your parents, carers or teacher to see. Once they are up online they can be copied and posted in other places where you can’t get rid of them.
- Try and avoid choosing photos that can easily identify you e.g. ones that contain your school name, school badge, sports club or home address.
Privacy Settings
Switching over to the new Timeline will, unfortunately, undo any privacy settings you already have so you will need to do these again. That way, you can control who sees what on your profile page. You will, however, have time to make these changes on your new Timeline before it becomes visible to friends.
How can I change my privacy settings?
On your Facebook newsfeed page, there is a drop down arrow in the top right-hand corner next to ‘Home’. Click on the arrow and then select Privacy Settings.
Under privacy settings you can:
- control who can find you, contact you and post on your wall
- control who sees what (under Custom)
- control tags from friends – so you can review them before they go on your timeline
- limit the audience for Past Posts
- block certain people from being your friend or interacting with you. This is helpful to know if somebody is cyber bullying you or making you feel uncomfortable
These Guidelines are taken from the Childline website.
- There are a lot of CEOP resources on You Tube.
- Below are some of these film clips that we show to the children.
- We decide which clips are suitable for each class considering their age and understanding.
Warning!
The CEOP videos deal with serious and delicate issues, some can include disturbing content.
- ALWAYS watch clips first before you share them with your child, check for suitability and prepare yourself for questions.
- ENCOURAGE your children to talk about what they have watched.
- COMMUNICATION is the best way to help to keep them safe.
- LISTEN to what they have to say, they may surprise you, may have more knowledge and understanding than you expect.
CEOP KS1 Film : ‘Lee & Kim’ Cartoon Suitable 5 yrs – 7 yrs
Cartoon ‘Lee & Kim’ if you have small children from 4 — 7 years then you should let them view this short 10 minute cartoon, which is designed to keep them safe whilst online and more importantly, this cartoon teaches them in their early years. #
Although this is a cartoon it does deal with some serious issues and still needs to be watched for suitability.
We tell children about STRANGER DANGER in the real world so you can follow this up by explaining it is the same in the virtual world.
In the virtual world it is more difficult to tell who people are and what they are like.
Because of this we have to be clever and be detectives to look out for clues about the people we meet online. Always check the settings on devices and games to make sure you know who is talking to or playing with your child.
Be involved, be interested, be in charge!
Jigsaw: for 8 -10 year olds
This is an assembly from CEOPs Thinkuknow education programme that helps children to understand what constitutes personal information. The assembly enables children to understand that they need to be just as protective of their personal information online, as they are in the real world.
We always find the children take this video very seriously and we have some interesting discussions afterwards. As a parent this video can be difficult to watch as our knowledge of the world may be different to that of our children.
As always with CEOP videos it is clear and to the point and draws you into the situation.
Safer Internet Day 2009
This film produced by the European Commission has been created to raise awareness of cyberbullying. It explores how young people’s online information can be copied and distorted and the impact this can have on victims. The film also guides young people to report if they have any issues and reminds them that bullying is wrong – wherever it is perpetrated, whether online or offline.
We often discus with the children whether it is easier to bully when you are not face to face and can remain anonymous. This can mean that the consequences of your actions may not be as clear.
Cyber Bullying – Lets fight it Together
This story is about a boy called Joe who is being cyberbullied. It clearly shows that this form of bullying can be relentless, coming from different sources using different technologies, it can be 24/7. There is no safe time or space, in the past when you arrived home, you would have some degree of security. Now you can be followed everywhere and unless you turn off all technology and isolate yourself you are vulnerable.
Technology is incredible and can enhance every area of our life, we wouldn’t want to take that away from our children. However we must give them the tools to keep them happy and safe and the knowledge of what to do when things go wrong.
Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
Our website is a unique resource providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online. It contains guidance on many other related subjects too – including performing backups and how to avoid theft or loss of your computer, smartphone or tablet. Every conceivable topic is included on the site – including safe online shopping, gaming and dating … so now you really can stay safe with everything you do online.
The site also keeps you up to date with news, tips and stories from around the world.
Get Safe Online is not only a website, however, as we also organise national events – such as Get Safe Online week. This annual event was held October 22-26th in 2012, with a five-city roadshow, extensive PR and social media activity and awareness campaigns across the media.
Get Safe Online is a jointly funded initiative between several Government departments and private sector businesses. In fact, we are the Government’s preferred online security advice channel.