1. E-safety Parent Workshop

2. Statistics
Source: NSPCC.org.uk

3. Aims of the session Highlight the risks of internet use.
Discuss the importance of communication with children about internet use.
Understand how to set up parental controls.
Q&A

4. Potential Risks Cyber bullying: Instagram/snapchat/Facebook
Grooming: Share Aware / online gaming
Coming across inappropriate websites
Viruses and security

5. Gaming
Online games (e.g club penguin, Roblox) allow interaction with other users so check the parental settings
Otherwise children are open to bullying and online scams that attempt to get personal banking information from unsuspecting users
Some game consoles allow internet access e.g. Switch / Xbox
Nintendo and other consoles are also linked to communities – check all settings before allowing your child to use any devices

6. Tips
Ensure the internet is accessed in a high-traffic area of the home.
Set up a timetable so that you know when your child is online
Go on the internet with them rather than leaving them alone (when possible!)
Have an open access rule so you can check who they interact with and set rules for social networking, messaging, gaming, and using webcams/photo/video messages.
Check the browser search history and make children aware that their history is being tracked.

7. Communication
Be open about the benefits of the internet and encourage them to use it for things they enjoy such as researching their favourite artists/sports players.
Introduce them to child friendly websites (cbbc/bbc)
Tell your child about the dangers – they will already be aware of most of them from our E-Safety sessions. See how much they know!
Create a family agreement

9. Discussion Starters
It is really important to chat with your children on an ongoing basis about staying safe online.
Ask about the sites they like to visit/what they enjoy doing online.
Ask how they stay safe online. What tips do they have for you, and where did they learn them? What is OK and not OK to share?
Ask them if they know where to go for help.
Think about how you each use the internet. What more could you do to use the internet together? Are there activities that you could enjoy as a family?
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10. Parental Controls General
Internet providers give their customers free parental controls.
All major providers offer filter levels e.g. BT provides ‘light’, ‘moderate’ or ‘strict’ filter levels.
Parents can :
customise their parental controls.
block specific sites.
set time limits

11. Parental Controls: Gaming
Games consoles, such as:
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo
Restrict games based on age rating.
Restrict time spent on gaming
Control your child’s friend requests
Restrict online user-to-user communication

12. Parental Controls: Smartphones/iPad
Social networking,listening to music
,playing games, browsing the internet,
checking s,taking photos and videos
Out and about, users access the internet via 3G connection which is provided by the data allowance in their mobile contract.
All mobile network providers provide parental controls.
e.g. Tesco Mobile and O2 have a parental control option to ensure that only websites they have classified as suitable for children under 12 can be accessed. Contact your service provider to find out about filtering options.

13. What to do if your child sees inappropriate content
Don’t overreact.
You might feel shocked and an­gry - but remaining calm will tell your child they can turn to you again.
Keep records of abusive messaging.
Report abusive or inappropriate behaviour to the website and if serious, to the police.

14. Useful Websites
NSPCC
safe/online-safety/
Safety Net Kids
online/
Internet Matters

15. Thank You Any Questions?