E-SAFETY INFORMATION Parents & Carers Guide to the Internet
The aims of the evening
To look at how your children use the internet
To raise your awareness of online safety
To provide guidance/privacy for your child
To answer any questions you might have
Ask yourself ……..
Do your children have access to the internet?
Do they use a webcam ?
Do they have their own computer/console etc ?
Do you know who they are talking to ?
Do you know the dangers ?
Devices 
Do your children have access to the internet?
Human Bingo Media Icons 
How many can you name ?
E-safety Risks to Look Out For
Grooming, sexual abuse and sexting
Cyber bullying, trolling and cyber stalking
Digital footprint, reputation and identity theft
Illegal and inappropriate behaviour
Pornography and inappropriate content
Too much time spent on the internet
Copyright infringement and illegal downloads
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Its not technology ……… its behaviour
The internet is NOT going to go away
Removing devices form children will NOT work
The absolute only way to keep our children safe is to educate them on esafety.
Why is E Safety Important?
Nothing is private – information can remain online for many years
Posts CANNOT be removed from social media/You Tube
(Inappropriate) images of self CANNOT be removed
Some Statistics
Facebook 30 million unique users for the UK
Twitter explosive growth doubling to 26 Million dominated by the 25/44 age group
49% of young people questioned say they have given out personal information – names ages e-mail address, hobbies, school to person met on internet
44% of suicides 10-14 year olds MAY be bullying related.
Sexting
Sexting - sending sexually explicit messages or images between mobile phones
Sexting can have very serious consequences for young people
Breaking the law
Grooming & Paedophiles
Absolutely crucial you have conversation
Stranger Danger – take this conversation into the on-line world
Talk to your child about healthy relationships
Talk about pornography – this does not form part of a healthy relationship – know the difference
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JpyO5XlfCo&feature=p
Pornography
The internet plays host to a large amount of legal & Illegal material
Curiosity about pornography normal part of sexual development
Young people may be shocked by material
Not known what long term effect re exposure to such images (body dysmorphia)
Seeking out some aspects of pornography – may be illegal – criminal conviction
Platforms for weird tastes
Its not just about porn
Terrorism
Animal cruelty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ8ggfMrQrQ
Inappropriate Content
Children can come across inappropriate content through search results (Rapping)
Most search engines include ‘Safe Search option’ – excludes results containing inappropriate images or key words
YOU CAN install parental control software to filter out harmful inappropriate content for computers/some mobile telephones/games consoles
Cyberbullying 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmQ8nM7b6X
How can you help as a parent?
Ensure computer is set up in shared family room – talk to your children about online safety
Set limits re amount of time on line
WIFI issues
Ensure child thinks before sharing pictures or videos on line – legal ownership
Ensure knows what to do if they are concerned about what is happening online
ZIP IT BLOCK IT FLAG IT
Understand how online experiences can expose them to risks:-
ZIP IT – Keep personal stuff private
BLOCK IT – block nasty messages/links
FLAG IT - If anything upsets you tell an adult
CEOP Button
Your Child Should Not Give Information Like:
Their Full Name
Photos
Postal or e-mail Address
School Information
Mobile or Home Telephone Numbers
Details of any places they like to spend time
Holidays (facebook)
Offensive Messages
Get your Child to Block people who send offensive messages
Tell them not to open unknown link/attachments
Ask your child to report offensive content to the moderator
Set up Parental Controls
Prevent inappropriate content being accessed on line at home
The big 4 Internet providers:
BT/SKY/TALK TALK & VIRGIN MEDIA
Will provide customers free parental controls step by step guide that can be activated any time.
Other services are provided in the information leaflet.
Help & Advice
Equip children and parents with the right information
Offer emotional support
Report to Internet provider to remove offensive content
Report to ‘Cyber Mentor’ – young people trained to give advice – on line chat
CEOP – Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre – Sexual or Offensive Chat
Think U Know
Child line – 0800 1111 24/7 cover
Immediate Danger 999
Monitoring and Rules at
Facilities and policies in place to:
Supervise internet use
Monitor internet use/activity
Filter out inappropriate websites
Uphold rules and acceptable use agreements regarding computer usage
Teach pupils good behaviour/responsibility
Flagged up
Its not all bad ……………
The internet can be an amazing place
We need to respect its power
We need to educate ourselves/children
Have we met our aims ?
To look at how your children use the internet
To raise your awareness of online safety
To provide guidance/privacy for your child
To answer any questions you might have
Thank You for Listening
Any questions ?……………