Has someone done something online that has made you or a child or young person you know, feel worried or unsafe? If the answer is yes, just click the CEOP button to make a report securely.
STAYING SAFE ONLINE
- Never post personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses online.
- Remember that once you post words, a picture or video online anyone can see it and download it so think carefully before posting anything.
- Make sure your privacy settings are as high as possible.
- Never share your usernames or passwords for anything.
- If you don't know someone, don't befriend them.
- If someone suggests you meet up with someone you've met online, don't! Speak to a parent or carer instead.
- Not everyone you meet online is who they claim to be, from their name to their picture.
- Always respect other people's view. You may not always agree with them but it doesn't mean you need to be rude.
- If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried or unsafe; leave the website, turn off the computer / device, and tell a trusted adult immediately.
BEING BULLIED ONLINE?
- Tell an adult that you trust if this is happening.
- Do not respond or retaliate to bullying message. It may make things worse.
- Block and report anyone who sends nasty or threatening messages.
- Save any messages, texts or emails you receive that are nasty and abusive, along with dates and times, usernames and the url.
- Do not pass on any cyberbullying messages or videos. This in itself is cyberbullying.
- If you are repeatedly bullied, change your username, and profile. Use a name that gives nothing away about yourself.
- Visit http://www.bullying.co.uk/ if you are being bullied. There you will find trained counsellors who can support you by chatting online or on their free helpline.
- You can also talk to someone at http://www.childline.org.uk/talk/Pages/Talk.aspx
You can find more fantastic tips for staying safe at;
http://www.safetynetkids.org.uk
http://www.childline.org.uk/talk/Pages/Talk.aspx
A copy of our school presentation on Internet Safety can be found here.
