PC Derek Bain, our Police Liaison Officer, held an Internet Safety information evening in School on Monday 23rd February, 2009. In case you were unable to make it, I have copied the handout, created by the Grampian Police Education Liasion Unit, given to parents at this event. For your child’s protection, please take a few minutes to read this document which gives essential on-line safety information.
Download and read it here Internet Safety
These following websites contain useful information for parents and also safe games sites for children.
www.thinkyouknow.co.uk – information on sites, mobiles and technology – brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.
www.wiredsafety.org – All-inclusive, free resource focusing on Internet safety, help and education for Internet users of all ages
www.kidscape.org.uk – preventing bullying, protection children
www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/ - Not only has this safety information, it offers an ‘Online Tutor’ guiding you how to use a computer and also teaches how to use the Internet – step by step.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/usingcomputersandtheinternet/ - The articles and links in this section can help you to direct your children towards helpful resources, while helping you steer them clear of the dangers which exist. It is also packed with information and support for parents on how to help with your child’s learning.
www.ceop.gov.uk – packed with information about keeping your child safe. Their appeal is to everyone out there to work with them in making every child matter, everywhere.