Sources of advice for parents on e safety:
Direct.gov.uk is the UK Government’s official web portal for advice and guidance. Here is their web page concerning internet safety.
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TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE
To keep your child safe they should:
ask permission before using the Internet and discuss what websites they are using
only use websites you have chosen together or a child friendly search engine
only email people they know, (why not consider setting up an address book, this eliminates emails being wrongly addressed?)
ask permission before opening an email sent by someone they don’t know
not use their real name when using games or websites on the Internet, (create a nickname)
never give out any personal information about themselves, friends or family online including home address, phone or mobile number
never arrange to meet someone they have ‘met’ on the Internet without talking to an adult first; always take an adult and meet in a public place
never tell someone they don’t know where they go to school or post any pictures of themselves in school uniform
only use a webcam with people they know
tell you immediately if they see anything they are unhappy with.
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TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE
To help keep your child safe they should:
- ask permission before using the Internet and discuss what websites they are using;
- only use websites you have chosen together or a child friendly search engine;
- only email people they know, (why not consider setting up an address book, this eliminates emails being wrongly addressed?);
- ask permission before opening an email sent by someone they don’t know;
- not use their real name when using games or websites on the Internet, (create a nickname);
- never give out any personal information about themselves, friends or family online including home address, phone or mobile number;
- never arrange to meet someone they have ‘met’ on the Internet without talking to an adult first; always take an adult and meet in a public place;
- never tell someone they don’t know where they go to school or post any pictures of themselves in school uniform;
- only use a webcam with people they know;
- tell you immediately if they see anything they are unhappy with.
Does your child understand the importance of this button?
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TALKING TO SCHOOL ABOUT E SAFETY
The e safety co-ordinator for St James’ Primary School is Mrs Mahapatra. She can be contacted for general advice and queries concerning the way St James’ teaches e-safety. However, if the question is a matter concerning the safety of a child, then all questions should be directed to the Designated Person for Child Safety, Mrs Spink.
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Make sure your children know the SMART Rules
Childnet have a set of 5 simple rules for being safe online. These make a great basis for discussions about e-safety with your children. Go to Childnet’s Kidsmart site.