Safer Internet Day was celebrated globally on Tuesday 7th February. We would like to take this opportunity to raise the profile of online safety with yourselves as parents. Everyone has a part to play in making the internet a better place so these tips are a great way to ensure that you are supporting your child to stay safe and positive online.
BE ENGAGED Talk regularly with your children about how they use technology, including how they communicate using images and videos.
BE AWARE Explore the online features of devices you own. Knowing how to activate and use parental controls can help protect your child from seeing inappropriate content.
BE THERE Ensure you are there if something goes wrong. Your child may be too embarrassed to discuss the issue they are facing so reassure them they can turn to you no matter what.
BE THOUGHTFUL Not everyone online is trustworthy. Encourage your child to think critically about things they see online including images/videos they view on social media. Discussing what they have seen and the message behind the content can help them consider the difference between fact and opinion, and that there is sometimes more than meets the eye!
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