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Internet Safety

Digital Safety: Keeping Your Child Safe Online

Supporting Parents and Carers in the Digital World

In today’s digital age, children have more access than ever to the online world through mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and computers. While technology provides fantastic opportunities for learning and socialising, it also comes with potential risks.

To help parents and carers navigate online safety, we have compiled essential Digital Safety Tips to support and protect children as they explore the internet.

Key Digital Safety Tips

1. Stay Involved with Your Child’s Online Activities

  • Regularly ask which websites, apps, and games they use and why.
  • Discuss their online interactions and encourage openness.

2. Protect Personal Information

  • Help your child understand the importance of keeping personal information private.
  • Adjust privacy settings so only close friends and family can see their profiles.

3. Think Before Posting

  • Teach your child about responsible online behaviour, including what is appropriate to share.
  • Reinforce the importance of avoiding cyberbullying and not sharing harmful content.

4. Know How to Respond to Issues

  • Show your child how to block or report users sending inappropriate content.
  • Remind them that they can use the CLICK CEOP button, available on all pages of our school website, to report concerns.

5. Encourage Open Communication

  • Let your child know they can always come to you or another trusted adult if something online makes them feel uncomfortable.

6. Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication

  • Help your child create strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.
  • Remind them never to share passwords with anyone except trusted adults.

7. Be Wary of Online Scams and Phishing

  • Teach your child how to recognise suspicious messages, links, and pop-ups.
  • Explain the dangers of clicking on unknown links or downloading unauthorised apps.

8. Limit Screen Time and Take Breaks

  • Encourage regular breaks from screens and a healthy balance between online and offline activities.

9. Understanding AI and Its Impact

  • Many children now engage with AI-powered platforms, from chatbots to content generators. Discuss how AI works and its potential benefits and risks.
  • Encourage your child to think critically about AI-generated content, as not everything they see online is real or reliable.
  • Talk about deepfakes and AI-generated images or videos, helping them recognise when content may be misleading or manipulated.
  • Be aware of AI-powered chat tools that can pose risks, such as inappropriate conversations or misinformation. Teach your child to report anything that seems suspicious.

Further Support and Resources

For more information on keeping your child safe online, visit these trusted websites:

Further Support and Resources

For more information on keeping your child safe online, visit these trusted websites:
·         National Online Safety: Comprehensive digital safety guides and downloadable resources.

·         Internet Matters: Expert advice on keeping children safe online.

·         ThinkUKnow: Visit the ‘Parent/Carer’ section for helpful guides.

·         Breck Foundation: Campaigning for safer internet use among children and young people.

The internet and social media are valuable tools for children’s education and entertainment. By working together, we can ensure they have positive and safe digital experiences.

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