Our children love to use the internet specially to play games and to communicate with their friends. The way they start using computers and the guidance they are given at this young age can set them on the right path to being safer in later life.

At our school we ensure that our children are taught the basic tips of Internet Safety in every year group.

We recently had an Internet Safety Day. It was run by Paul Hay who is an expert in Internet Safety. Paul worked with the teachers to lead an assembly and run class lessons.

We use a cartoon which was created by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection agency (CEOPs).

You can see the cartoon on YouTube by clicking here 

They learn the 4 Top Tips they need to remember.

• Top Tip 1 : People online may not be who they say they are.
• Top Tip 2 : Be nice to people online.
• Top Tip 3 : Do not share private information.
• Top Tip 4 : If you are worried tell an adult

You can download your copy of the 4 Top Tips Here

The cartoon Is one of a series created by CEOP aimed at primary years. All three cartoons can be found here

Parents

It is important for all parents to learn about how children use the internet so they can carry on the discussion with their own children at home.

Paul has provided links to useful sites to learn more about Internet Safety and watch other related videos. Here is the site

www.pclstraining.com/links

Paul is also happy for parents to contact him with any questions you may have.

paul.hay@pclstraining.com

Tips for staying safe online:

• Always ask a grown up before you use the internet. They can help you find the best thing to do.
• Don’t tell strangers where you live, your phone number or where you go to school. Only your friends and family need to know that.
• Don’t send pictures to people you don’t know. You don’t want strangers looking at photos of you, your friends or your family.
• Tell a familiar grown up if you feel scared or unhappy about anything.
• Make sure you keep online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
• Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.
• You can also call ‘Childline’ on: 08001111 to talk to someone who can help.