Northwold Primary School Keeping myself Safe Northwold Primary School

E-safety & becoming ‘Digital Citizens’

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Kids online

What is E-Safety? E-Safety is about enjoying and using technology safely. E-Safety is about learning to understand and use new technologies in a positive way. E-Safety is about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online. E-Safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school.

E-safety is about educating and empowering children to use and enjoy the internet safely. E-Safety is about raising awareness of the risks. E-Safety is about SAFEGUARDING.

Teaching children to stay safe on the internet should be as routine as learning to swim or riding a bicycle. Keeping safe on the internet should be seen as a life skill by children. It is important that children learn this life skill as early as possible.

What can you do at home? Show your parents the sites you like to visit . Show your parents the sites you like to visit Discuss with your parents things that you are not comfortable with Remember people you meet online are not always who they say they are. Anything shared online or by mobile phone could end up being seen by anyone. Follow all rules about the use of social media. Keep your passwords safe- do not share it with anyone If you are worried or concerned speak to your parents immediately.

What is Cyberbullying? Sending cruel, nasty, or threatening messages by text or computer Creating websites or fake profiles, or adding to existing websites, unpleasant stories, pictures, or jokes making fun of others. Posting pictures or video clips online without the person’s knowledge Breaking into another person’s e-mail/social network/msn account and sending nasty or embarrassing material to others. Using Instant Messaging services to gang up on or exclude another person. Racist, Xenophobic and Homophobic comments posted online or sent by text Bullying during /after gaming ????

What to do if you are being bullied online… Don’t reply/retaliate Report it to your parent Report it to the school If on a social networking site, your parents can report them to the website and BLOCK/DELETE the user. Report it to the police ( through the CEOP button available on the CEOP website) SAVE the conversations, do not delete any evidence.

Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number. Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself.  Once you’ve put  a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.

Keep your privacy settings as high as possible Never give out your passwords Don’t befriend people you don’t know Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online.  Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do

Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are Think carefully about what you say before you post something online  If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.  

https://www.bbc.com/ownit/

These are our Safe -Guarding Leads at School Ms Goulbourne Mrs Bhagwandas Ms Lewis Miss Ahmad Miss Sams These are our Safe -Guarding Leads at School