Online safety – Guidance for parents/carers
As students are spending more time online during lockdown, we have put together a collection of simple resources for parents. Guidance is given on how to discuss matters ranging from use of social media to online gaming.
A guide to watching videos online
A guide to social media
In this video we explore we social media, the risks and what you can do as a parent of carer to help your child be safe.
Visit the following link Is your child ready for social media? for more information.
A guide to in-game chat
While playing games online is often great fun, it’s important you understand why your children will chat online, what risks there are and what measures you can take to protect them while they’re playing their favourite games.
Visit the following link In-game chat:what parents and carers need to know for more information.
A guide to live streaming
this video gives you a brief overview of live streaming and some practical tips for your child’s safe use.
Visit the following link A short guide to live streaming for more information.
Download Quick guide to livestreaming.
A guide to sharing images
These videos explore why children and young people like to share images, the risks and what you can do as a parent of carer.
A guide to image sharing – secondary aged children
Visit the following link 7 questions parents ask about nude selfies for more information
Thinkuknow. An Introduction for Parents and Carers
In this presentation you are introduced to the ThinkuKnow education programme. The video highlights some of the resources available for you and your children and provides ideas on some of the things you can do to keep your child safe online.
You can turn the subtitles on in the video, or you can download the video transcript.
Click here to download the transcript.
The best way you can protect your child is to establish a positive relationship with them around their life online. Talk to them – not just once but have ongoing conversations as part of your family life.
A guide to cyber security
Visit the following link Cyber security: what parents and carers need to know for more information.
Click on the links below for guidance on each area:
Family activity sheet – viewing videos online
This activity sheet focuses on watching videos online. With a choice of 3 conversation starters, 3 online safety actions and 2 fun family tasks, you can learn together about watching videos safely online.
Family activity sheet – cyber security
This activity sheet focuses on cyber security, and provides ideas from the National Cyber Security Centre to help you be more Cyber Aware.
Family Activity sheet – social media
This activity sheet focuses on social media. With a choice of 2 conversation starters, depending on if your child is on social media, 3 online safety actions and a fun family tasks, you can learn together about safer social media use.
Family Activity sheet – sharing images
This activity sheet focuses on sharing images online. With a choice of 3 conversation starters, 3 online safety actions and a fun family tasks, you can learn together about safer image sharing.
Family Activity sheet – live streaming
This activity sheet focuses on live streaming. With a choice of 3 conversation starters, 3 online safety actions and a fun family tasks, you can learn together about how to be safer when live streaming.
Family Activity sheet – online gaming
This activity sheet focuses on online gaming. With a choice of 3 conversation starters, 3 online safety actions and a fun family tasks, you can learn together about safer online gaming.