E-Safety

Online Safety

Short Definition:

It can be called E Safety (or e-safety), Online Safety or Internet Safety, but it all means the same thing. It’s about risk; it’s about being aware of the possible threats that online activity can bring, and how to deal with them.

These risks are grouped into four categories:

1. Conduct: children’s behaviour may put them at risk
2. Content: access to inappropriate or unreliable content may put children at risk 
3. Contact: interaction with unsuitable, unpleasant or dangerous people may put children at risk
4. Commercialism: children’s use of platforms with hidden costs may put them at risk

What can parents do?

T TALK to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns.

A AGREE ground rules about the way you use technology as a family.

L LEARN about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life.

K KNOW how to use tools, apps, and settings that can help to keep your child safe online.

Useful Links & Further Resources:

• https://www.kidscape.org.uk/parents-course/cyberbullying
• https://learning.nspcc.org.uk: eSafety for Schools 
•  The Family Lives helpline on 08088002222 for more tailored advice about online abuse
• Anti-bullying Alliance anti-bullying app has more information about online abuse.
• The Mix is a helpline dedicated to helpline young people (under 25) with any challenge they may be facing
• Cybersmile provides lots of information for young people about tackling online abuse
• Christoforus charity provides support and advice on Cyberbullying
• Childline provides help and advice to young people about issues they face