10 things every parent can do to keep their kids safe online
- Talk openly with your child about their online activity.
- Keep screens and devices where you can see them.
- Know your parental controls.
- Know who your children’s online friends are.
- Be ‘share aware’ to protect your privacy.
How do I keep my parents safe online?
Follow the family rules, and those set by the Internet service provider. Never post or trade personal pictures. Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name or location. Use only a screen name and don’t share passwords (other than with parents).
Where can you get online help and information on E safety?
Review Sites and Social Media Guides
- Net Aware – NSPCC reviews of 50+ popular apps and games.
- Internet Matters – Safe set up guides (includes popular social media sites)
- Common Sense Media – American site which reviews websites, games etc with age suitability.
- UK Safer Internet Centre.
- Think U Know.
- Webwise.ie.
What are Internet safety tips?
Cybersecurity 101: 7 Basic Internet Safety Tips
- Protect Your Personal Information With Strong Passwords.
- Keep Personal Information Private.
- Make Sure Your Devices Are Secure.
- Pay Attention to Software Updates.
- Be Careful About Wifi.
- Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
- Back Up Your Personal Data.
How do I protect my teen on the internet?
2. Set Up Ground Rules
- Don’t share personal information online, including your full name, address, phone number, and Social Security number.
- Don’t use public Wi-Fi networks.
- Don’t let anyone else use your phone, laptop, or tablet.
- Don’t accept friend requests from strangers.
- Don’t open emails from unknown senders.
Do you feel safe using the internet?
One in six polled said they have no security measures in place to protect them from online threats. As many as a third of people online claim to have had a bad experience when using the internet – be it a bad online shopping experience or, as 5 per cent claim, falling victim to ID fraud or cyber-bullying.
What is grooming online?
Online grooming is when someone uses the internet to trick, force or pressure a person into doing something sexual, such as sending an intimate video or picture of themselves.
Is E safety the same as online safety?
Whether you call it E-Safety, Online Safety or Internet Safety, they all mean the same thing. Before 2015 the term used was generally E-Safety, but we now recommend the term Online Safety as this better represents the topic it refers to.
What do you do if you see something inappropriate online?
If your child has seen inappropriate content online, you can:
- talk with them about what they’ve seen – let them know what is, and isn’t, appropriate for their age.
- reassure them they can come to you, another trusted adult or Childline if they’re worried about something.
- get advice on setting up parental controls.
What are the three most important things about Internet safety?
Here are the Top 10 Internet safety rules to follow to help you avoid getting into trouble online (and offline).
- Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited.
- Keep Your Privacy Settings On.
- Practice Safe Browsing.
- 4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure.
- Be Careful What You Download.
- Choose Strong Passwords.
Can I order a leaflet on keeping young children safe online?
The leaflet can be ordered in batches of 50. Postage and packing costs apply. Order here. This leaflet contains top tips for parents and carers for keeping young children safe online. More advice about how to keep young people safe can be found in our hot topic – keeping young children safe online
What is the parenting and carers leaflet?
An information and advice sheet for parents and carers including links to web-based resources such as Internet Matters, ChildLine, CEOP and the Internet Watch Foundation. The leaflet can be ordered in batches of 50. Postage and packing costs apply. Order here.
What are the risks to children associated with internet enabled devices?
This downloadable leaflet gives parents and carers useful information about risks to children associated with internet enabled devices including: sexting, online gaming, cyberbullying, grooming and social media including signposting to other resources and information.
How can I help my child stay safe online?
To help parents ensure their children stay safe online whilst getting to explore and discover new things we’ve pulled together a list of our resources you can access for free which provide information and advice for parents about internet safety. A leaflet for parents, carers and teachers with advice about social networking sites like Facebook.
