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Online Safety

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally each February to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively.

In support of this campaign we would like to share with you a few resources available and ask for you to share this with your school community including parents and carers via your parent mail system.

These resources cover interactive quizzes covering ages 6 to 14 plus. The quizzes are a great way for children and parent / carers to engage together and assist in those conversations around online use and use the “golden rules” sheet as well as the tips below to further aid that conversation.

You can support this campaign by sharing safety advice with friends and family. 

Have conversations without judgement.

Whether by playing games, watching videos, or doing things your child enjoys, spending time together online is a great way to start conversations about the online world and how they’re finding being a part of it. It is important to ask questions and take an interest in what your child enjoys online.

An essential part of having this open dialogue is to not judge, even if their behaviour or life online isn’t what you wanted or expected. This ensures that your child feels they can come to you if ever they make a mistake or experience a problem online.

Knowing where you can learn more about their favourite apps and games.

Websites like Common Sense Media or The Family Gaming Database can be invaluable sources of information. When your child starts talking about a new game or app, why not do some research into the reporting and blocking options available? Then you can help your child if they come to you with an issue.  Also learn more about parental controls Parental Controls & Privacy Settings Guides - Internet Matters

Getting support if things go wrong.

There are lots of organisations who are there to support you and your family if something has gone wrong. The Report Harmful Content website can help you with issues such as cyberbullying, impersonation and threats. You can report worrying behaviour towards children to CEOP. Find out more on Childnet’s Get Help page.

Reassuring your child that whatever happens online, you are there to support them.

Let your child know that the best way to address any problem they have online, is to tell a trusted adult immediately. For example, this might include someone sending them a friend request; an online message; telling them to visit a specific website, or app; or asking them for their personal information. Reassure them that if anything happens online that they are unsure about, or makes them feel worried or upset, they can come to you for help.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Many thanks

Jodie Hobbs

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Please find attached some useful links for you to discuss with your child regarding Keeping Safe online

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Protecting and serving the people of Kent

 

Schools

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Child Centred Connections

 

 

PC 11101 Jodie Hobbs

Schools Co-ordinator

Strategic Partnerships and Child Centred Policing Command

Kent Police, Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent  Internal: 192727

External: 01622 652727

Email: jodie.hobbs@kent.police.uk

 

 

 

 

Golden rules for keeping children safe include:

Please click on the links below to get advice on how to stay safe online.

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