Today is Internet Safety Day 2019 The theme is ‘Working together for a safer internet’ with a focus on how consent works in an online context. It explores how young people give and receive consent in their online lives, considering issues such as how children should ask for permission before giving out email addresses […]
This website has a collection of handy guides which explain the dangers, and steps parents could take, to protect their children from harm whilst online gaming. An example is given below. Platform Guides
The latest edition of the Internet Safety Magazine ‘Ditto’ is now available. – (Click on the link below) It contains lots of relevant information for parents regarding keeping their children safe online, and has some specific articles this month on the game ‘Fortnite.’ Let me know if you find the information useful. DITTO-Ed-16-January-2019
#DITTO is a free online safety (e-safety) magazine for schools, organizations and parents to keep you up to date with risks, issues, advice and guidance related to keeping children safe online, with a view to enjoying and learning about technology. A new edition is released approx. every 6 weeks. The latest magazine is a YOU TUBE special featuring […]
Alan Mackenzie is an excellent esafety advisor, and he writes a free downloadable magazine for teachers and parents called #DITTO. The April 2018 edition of #DITTO is out now and covers privacy, skin gambling, online risky behaviour, gaming and the gaming app, Fortnite. It can be downloaded from the link below DITTO-Edition-12-April-2018
The Spring edition of ‘Ditto’ the magazine which provides advice for parents for parents and children in the digital age has just been released. Read it below DITTO-Ed-11-January-2018
The 12 ways that Christmas shoppers can keep children and data safe when buying smart toys and devices (ICO) Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Planning to spend a couple of hours in a Christmas Market or even on Amazon? This Christmas there will be more tech toys than ever before, and many of […]
The attached is a useful guide for parents to ensure their children stay safe while using the app Snapchat. The app should be restricted to over 13’s, although I am aware older siblings may be using this. parents-guide-en