Safer Internet Day 11th Feb 2020 –

 

Social Media Parent Checklist

I know social media is becoming even more prevalent at the moment with lots of us spending more time inside. It can be hard as parents to ensure the correct safety features are in place for each app. Please find the checklists below for each app.
Twitter
Roblox
Facebook
Snapchat
TikTok
Netflix

Useful Information for Parents and Carers

Setting up Parental Controls on the home internet connection may seem a little daunting but the highly-regarded Internet Matters website has some really useful guidance from major broadband providers about setting up online filters.

Tip: Use the Interactive guide on the website at: www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/interactive-guide

Agreeing some Behaviours and Expectations BEFORE children receive devices can help to prevent some difficult conversations later.  Additionally, our colleagues at Childnet have a handy Family Agreement which can be useful, especially for younger children – see: www.childnet.com/blog/family-agreement

Tip:  Good agreements work both ways so if family-time involves no tech, this applies to adults too!

Please watch the following video clips and read the useful documents to help support your children and ensure they are being responsible digital citizens.

• Family-agreement-advice
• Family-agreement-template
• Focus-OnStay-Safe-Online-Festive-Season_4917

• What is TikTok? Looking at the latest lip-syncing app

• Parents and Carers – Conversation starters

• Parents and Carers – Quick activities

• Parents and Carers – Get involved

With the threat of offenders using online live streaming platforms increasing there is a need to educate children about the associated risks. NCA-CEOP want to help parents and carers protect their children from online offenders like Sam, the fictional narrator of the animation, who targets children online and quickly builds trust with them. The animation below highlights the importance of parents and carers talking openly to their children about being safe online, about healthy relationships and encouraging them to speak out if anything happens online that worries them or doesn’t feel right. NCA CEOP’s Thinkuknow programme provides information for children, young people, parents and carers about staying safe from sexual abuse and exploitation online. Parents and carers can visit www.Thinkuknow.co.uk/parents for advice on keeping their children safe.

Safer Internet Day
5th February 2019

Children in school took part in lessons designed to help them stay safe online and to discuss the importance of being aware of what you are doing online.

Please see our St. James’ Online Safety Newsletter sent home with some key messages from lessons, children’s comments and information for parents.