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Get to know the 4 Cs...
Get to know the 4 Cs...
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Is my child accessing age appropriate/ suitable information?
Is my child accessing age appropriate/ suitable information?
Some of the content available online is not suitable for children and may be hurtful or harmful. This content can often be accessed/viewed via social media platforms, online games, blogs and websites.
Some of the content available online is not suitable for children and may be hurtful or harmful. This content can often be accessed/viewed via social media platforms, online games, blogs and websites.
Top tips to help your child:
Encourage them to consider the reliability of information online. Is it true/reliable?
Remind children that it is against the law to use or download copyrighted content, without asking for the author's permission.
Use parental controls on home broadband
Set content lock on mobile networks
Use child-friendly search engines- e.g Google safe search or Youtubekids.
CONTACT
CONTACT
Is my child in control of their contacts?
Is my child in control of their contacts?
Children need to realise that new friends made online may not be who they say they are. Once a 'friend' is added online you are sharing personal information with them. Help them manage their friends and remove unwanted contacts.
Children need to realise that new friends made online may not be who they say they are. Once a 'friend' is added online you are sharing personal information with them. Help them manage their friends and remove unwanted contacts.
Top Tips to help your child:
Use privacy settings to allow them to customise the information their online friends can view.
Encourage them to always report any bullying/ uncomfortable feeling they have themselves or concern for another person. This may be happening online or offline (face to face). Learn how to use REPORT/ BLOCK/MUTE. They should report it to an adult at home or in school. Keep any screenshots as evidence.
If you have concerns that your child is/ has been, the subject of inappropriate sexual contact/ communication by another person, it is crucial that you report it to the police via Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (www.ceop.police.uk).
CONDUCT
CONDUCT
Is my child behaving responsibly online towards others?
Children need to be aware of how their online activity can affect both themselves and others. They must consider their DIGITAL FOOTPRINT- anything you share/post online can be viewed/shared by others.
Top Tips to help your child:
Remind them to keep personal information safe and do not share with strangers.
Encourage them to ALWAYS be kind, caring and respectful when communicating with others.
Discuss the importance of reporting inappropriate conversations/ messages/images and behaviours to a trusted adult.
COMMERCIALISM
COMMERCIALISM
Is my child aware of the hidden costs and advertising in apps, games and websites?
When children access websites and games, they often have advertisements and marketing, which can also lead to spending money online.
e.g purchasing apps, buying add-ons/ coins.
Top tips to help your child:
Encourage your child to keep their personal information private
Learn how to block pop ups and spam emails
Turn off in- app purchases on device
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