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The police state that children's main problems online are caused by their own behaviour, and by a lack of understanding of the dangers posed to them by the internet. We must make sure children are aware of the positive benefits of the internet and we have a responsibility to teach our children to keep themselves safe. Children mistakenly believe that they are anonymous on the internet.
Some key point to teach your child-
PROTECT EACH OTHER. If you know someone is having problems, get help.
DO NOT give out personal information online.
DO NOT click to download offers not requested.
DO NOT reply to emails from people you do not know.
NEVER send photos
ALWAYS keep passwords a secret
What ever you post about yourself on the internet is there FOR EVER. Your parents, friends, future employers can see it and bullies can use it against you.
You do not know 'friends' made online. Never arrange to meet, always tell an adult if these friendships make you feel uncomfortable.
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Published 27 March 2008 On 6 September 2007,
the Prime Minister asked child psychology expert, Tanya Byron, to conduct an independent review looking at
the risks to children from exposure to potentially harmful or
inappropriate material on the internet and in video games. This
Review is about the needs of children and young people. It is about
preserving their right to take the risks that form an inherent part of
their development by enabling them to play video games and surf the net
in a safe and informed way. Read tanya Byron's report by following this link.
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This is an excellent American website, dedicated to empowering children of all ages to keep themselves safe on the internet. Ther are also parent and teacher sections.
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Hector's World is run by the Australian government, with the aim of teaching children from the ages of 2 to 7 years to keep themselves safe as they learn to use the internet.
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Play along with Dongle on the CBBC Stay Safe page, aimed at encouraging KS2 children to use the internet and technology sefely.
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This website is run by the government and sponsored by large businesses with the intention of teaching children, families and schools safe practises on the internet. Take the 'How Safe Am I?' test.
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An excellent website run by the child exploitation and online protection centre, with help from the police and the European Union. There are activities here for children aged 5-7years, 8-11, for parents and for teachers.
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Follow this link to Childnet International, a
non-profit organisation working with others to “help
make the Internet a great and safe place for children”.
This website gives news and background to Childnet’s
work and serves as a portal to Childnet’s award-winning
projects.
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Cyberbullying
Are you worried about your child being bullied? Cyber bullying is a reality for some children and can be difficult to deal with. It may not just happen over the internet, but can also include the use of mobile phones, for example. Cyberbullying is unique in several ways. It can be anonymous and take place anytime, anywhere. It can have a huge audience. It can also be much easier to gather evidence of bullying. This behaviour must not be allowed. Follow the four R's to reduce bullying in Cumbria.
Recognise the bullying
Responsibility
think before sending files,
do not forward damaging messages, . ReactChildren can- keep records, do not respond, be there for your friends and help them when you know they need it. Adults can-
Keep evidence. Have filters and technologies to block such activities. schools have policies in place. Report it. Tell the school or a child's parents, tell the police, Contact the service provider for any social networking sites or mobile phones, Why not get in touch with the Cybermentors. A link is on this page.
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CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online. If
you're being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled
by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to, then
CyberMentors is where you can go for help. It doesn't matter how big
or small you think the problem is, or whether you're being targeted
online or offline, CyberMentors are here to listen and support you.
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What else can you do to keep children safe?
You can sign up free of charge for the Net Family Newsletter, which will keep you up to date with weekly information on child-relevant developments on the internet and with technology. Contact them on-
www.netfamilynews.org
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Hopefully you and your family will never
encounter any problems whilst using the internet and technology. The
following websites may be very useful if you do. Click on the web
address to be taken striaght to the websites.
Report illegal content on the internet-
http//:www.iwf.org.uk
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Report any concerns about abuse. Remember to call 999 if a child is in immediate danger.
www.ceop.gov.uk
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For general help and advice, children can call ChildLine on 0800 1111 or contact them on the internet-www.childline.org.uk
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If you know of any good resources for raising awareness of and embedding e-safety in everyone's use of the internet and technology, please get in touch with us. Email us at
admin@ravenstonedale.cumbria.sch.uk
ThankYou
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