Stay Cyber Safe
The internet and e-mail have opened up the world to everyone and is a fantastic tool to keep in touch with people all over the world, as well as a great tool for researching and finding new things out.
Even with this in mind, there are dangers online that as parents, teachers and children we need to be aware of.
Below are a few links to webpages that explain the advantages and the dangers of using the internet and technology such as mobile phones etc.
The first is the Gird Club Internet Safety webpage, in which Year� 3 will be running as a short� unit of work in order to gain their ‘Internet Proficiency’ and be allowed on the internet. These units will be recapped by all the year groups to outline the need for internet safety and to ensure that the message filters through. It is very interactive and is something that encourages SMART thinking! S-Secret M-meeting A-attachment R-reliable T – tell.
http://www.gridclub.com/freearea/tasters/cybercafe/base.htm
Other websites for teachers, pupils and children include
http://www.childnet-int.org/kia/
Know IT all with this online advice pack promoted by Childnet International
Teaching packs for teachers about internet safety, including advice to pearents and children. Lots of good resources to download. – download the parents advice leaflet here!
This site explains to children the dangers associated with mobiles, chat rooms, e-mail, messeger and games sites. It explains how to stay safe.
This is an american site, but gives some useful tips on safe web use for parents and gives good rules that children could follow.
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/parents/parentsonlinesafety.shtml
Gives parents advice on keeping children safe and gives detail on training for child safety and behaviour management.
www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/default.mspx
Microsoft� provides safety tips according to the age of the child (although they are learning quickly and at an early age!). Aimed at parents and is well worth a look.
� If there are any resources that you think are worth a look that you have found, or you need to ask a question, why not� e-mail Mr Jones with the� address below