Safer Internet Day 11th Feb 2020 –

 

How to Be Safe and Epic Online

Internet Legends is a new, exciting way to educate primary school children in the UK on online safety. With the powerful and memorable Internet Legends code, Google and ParentZone aim to empower children with skills they need to stay safe and act responsibly online.

When developing the new roadshow, Google and its partners undertook new research to gain an insight into what concerns and motivates young people who are online, and how Google can work to promote attitudes and behaviour which ensure kids can confidently and safely get the most out of all that the internet can offer.

On Friday 12th January we were luck enought to have the opportunity of Google and their Internet Legends visit the school. Here are some of the pictures from the event.

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.