Online Safety
Safer Internet Day 2021
The following resources have been published to support parents:
1) What do I need to I need to know about Safer Internet Day?
5) Parents and Carers Resources Sheet
7) What to trust online (A guide for parents and carers)
8) Safer Internet Day 2021 Poster
Online Safety Home Activity Packs (COVID-19 Closures)
The following home activity packs have been put together to help parents to keep their children safe online during school closures.
The 'ThinkUKnow' site will have new activity packs added every two weeks. These packs include short activities that you can do with your child at home. Use the links below to access the resources:
UK Safer Internet Centre Online Safety Activities
Ansdell Primary School Online Safety Policy 2017/18
To find out about keeping safe online, click the picture below or here to find out information on online safety complied by Lancashire Safeguarding Children's Board.
Click the links below for more advice on internet safety;
For help with privacy on YouTube, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network and other online games, click the images below;
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Keeping Young Children Safe Online (UK Safer Internet Centre) - A useful eSafety Guide for parents
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/ufiles/Keeping-Young-Children-Safe-Online.pdf
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Jigsaw Film on CEOP YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o8auwnJtqE
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Cyber Streetwise - "Find out about easy steps you can take to protect your home or business from cyber crime" -
https://www.cyberstreetwise.com/
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BBC Webwise is part of the BBC website with help & support for all aspects of internet safety.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/parents-film
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Avoiding Ratting - Remote Access Trojans -
https://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-yourself/avoiding-ratting/
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The Digizen website - "This provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible Digital Citizens."
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'The Parents' and Carers' Guide to the Internet', has been created by CEOP to provide a light hearted and realistic look at what it takes to be a better online parent.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/parentsguide/
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A guide from Google to show parents how they can protect your family online.
http://www.google.co.uk/goodtoknow/familysafety/
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YouTube Safety Centre -
http://www.youtube.com/yt/policyandsafety/safety.html
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The 'Digital Parenting Guide' from Vodaphone "Read about the very latest technology and challenges in our new magazine - our Expert View articles, 'How to' guides and Take Action checklists will help you to stay up-to-date and feel more confident about getting involved."
http://www.vodafone.com/content/index/parents/about_digital_parenting/
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The Cybersmile Foundation website (The Cyberbullying Charity)
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"The Parents Guide to Technology from the UK Safer Internet Centre has been created to answer these questions and introduce some of the most popular devices, highlighting the safety tools available and empowering parents with the knowledge they need to support their children to use these technologies safely and responsibly".
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/parents-guide-to-technology
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How to set up the parental controls offered by your internet provider (UK Safer Internet Centre)
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/parental-controls
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The parents section of the Know IT All website. The site contains information about positive ways young people are using different technologies, what the risks are to users and it outlines practical advice in avoiding or minimising risks when using online and mobile technologies.
http://www.childnet.com/kia/parents/
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Webcam safety- BBC Webwise -http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/25812110
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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) - Criminal content can reported to this organisation -[http://www.iwf.org.uk%3chttp:/www.iwf.org.uk]www.iwf.org.uk<http://www.iwf.org.uk
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Facebook Family Safety Centre -
www.facebook.com/safety<http://www.facebook.com/safety
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Anti-Bullying Alliance - http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
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The Marie Collins Foundation - "The Marie Collins Foundation (MCF) is the UK charity enabling children who suffer sexual abuse and exploitation via internet and mobile technologies to recover and live safe, fulfilling lives." - http://www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk/
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Child Safety Online Overview (Knowthenet)
http://www.knowthenet.org.uk/knowledge-centre/child-safety
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Advice for parents and carers on cyberbullying
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/375420/Advice_for_Parents_on_Cyberbullying_131114.pdf
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Internet Matters website
http://www.internetmatters.org/