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Internet Safety

These sites are all designed to help parents find out about internet safety. There are links to sites with tips and advice for parents, children, teens and teachers.

Follow the links in the table below to the activities on internet safety for kids and teens. Scroll down to see more resources to help parents to learn more about internet safety.

Internet Safety for Kids and Teens

Internet Safety for Kids - Chat DangerChat Danger

This site will help young people to learn how to avoid the dangers in using mobiles, chatrooms, email, messengers and online games. The site uses true stories and would appeal about age 9 upwards. (chatdanger.org)

Internet Safety for Kids - ThinkUKnowThinkUKnow

This site currently has sections for 8-10 year olds, 11-16 year olds, parents and teachers. A section for 5-7 year olds has now been added. Lots of information on internet safety for kids and teens. (thinkuknow.uk)

Internet Safety for Kids - NetSmartz KidsNetSmartz Kids

This site has lots of games and activities to help children to learn about keeping safe on the internet. (netsmartzkids.org)

Internet Safety for Parents

Internet Safety for Parents - BBC WebwiseBBC Webwise Online Child Safety

An interactive activity to help parents to learn about child safety on the internet. It includes quizzes so that you can check how much you know. (bbc.co.uk)

Internet Safety for Parents - KidsmartKidsmart for Parents

Useful advice for parents including Skills School where you can learn about safe searching, parental controls etc. (kidsmart.org.uk)

Make sure you know the SMART rules:

  • S - SAFE: To keep safe online, don't give out your personal information - full name, email address, phone number, home address or school.
  • M - MEETING: Meeting someone you have met online can be dangerous. Only meet if your parents or carers agree and they can be with you.
  • A - ACCEPTING: Accepting emails and messages from people you don't know can be risky, especially if they have attachments - they can contain viruses or nasty messages.
  • R - RELIABLE: Information you find on the internet may not be reliable, and people may not be who they say they are.
  • T - TELL: Tell your parent, carer or an adult you trust if something makes you feel worried or if you know someone is being bullied online.

Internet Safety Resources

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