Cyber Bullying Helpline
Protect your children whilst online
The World Wide Web offers an exciting world of experiences for children and the whole family. It can be entertaining, educational and rewarding. However, using the internet can also involve dangers and challenges.Without the right guidance children may be unprotected against content that is sexually explicit, violent, prohibited or even illegal. They may also encounter cyber bullying or be at risk from contact by unsolicited outsiders.
Children may - unknowingly or intentionally - share personal information without understanding they may be subject to identity theft, or that they are leaving behind content that might not reflect well on them in the future.
Practicing an effective role in talking with you kids about the risks while online, and answering their questions or concerns about something that they find on the Internet you can help them stay safer while surfing the web.
Ideas to help your child be safe on the Internet...
? Know what your children are doing online-make sure they know how to stay safe and encourage them to tell you if they come across anything suspicious or if anybody says or does something that makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened.
? Understand the technologies your children are using. This will help you understand the risks and to be able to talk to them about what they are doing online.
? Discuss the risks with your children and agree on some rules for internet use. Display them clearly near your computer.
? Tell your children if they are uncomfortable talking to you they can contact the Cybersmart Online Helpline (Kids Helpline)
? Position the computer in a family area of the home-Somewhere where you can casually keep an eye on what they are doing, for example the family or living room, rather than their bedroom.
? Install an internet content filter. This can be used to restrict what content is viewed and downloaded or the times when they can use the internet.
? Make sure your children know not to share personal information or photos. This includes their full name, mailing address, telephone number, the name of their school, or any information that could allow someone to work out who they are and where they live.
How can Key Stage Two help?
? It is now possible for your child to learn on-line, in a safe and fun environment. Key Stage Two is an internet based learning tool designed to build and grow your child's education in line with the topics they will cover at school.
? Click below for more details.
http://www.KeyStageTwo.com
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