IT and App awareness for Home Learning
You may have questions about IT / Apps during this time
A good place to go for advice is net-aware which is endorsed by the NSPCC or the UK Safer Internet Centre
Net-aware have up-to-date advice on the latest apps - just search for the one you want information on:
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Here is a recent quote from their site:
Houseparty - 'we think it is most appropriate for over 18s', 'People can video call you with you having to accept (including people you might not know)
For the latest up-to-date news and advice on Internet aspects and how they may affect your child try:
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/news/
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
You can report harmful content through the following link:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/helpline/report-harmful-content
Further sites for support:
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For Children & Young |
Online link/s |
Thinkuknow |
Safety advice in child-friendly way for 6-7 year olds on watching videos, sharing pictures, chatting online, sharing personal information and gaming online. |
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Thinkuknow |
Thinkuknow has launched Band Runner, an interactive game for 8-10 year olds to help build their knowledge, confidence and skills to stay safe from risks they might encounter online. |
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Thinkuknow |
Safety advice for 11 years plus, includes details about online photo sharing, online grooming through online gaming and chat rooms. |
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Childline |
Safety advice for children of all ages about online grooming. |
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UK Safer Internet Centre |
Games, storybooks, films and quizzes for 3-19 years olds to help them explore ways to stay safe online. |
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For Parents/carers |
Online link/s |
ESCB |
Parents/carers to help them understand online safety and general exploitation |
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ESCB |
Booklet for parents and carers from the ‘Did You Know’ campaign, raising awareness of the signs of exploitation and online grooming, tips to manage this and resources to help. |
See CSE parent leaflet below |
ESCB |
Directory of national and local services to support parents/carers with issues regarding online grooming, missing and child exploitation. |
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NSPCC |
Explains latest games and apps used by children to parents/carers and tips on keeping children safe online. |
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The Breck Foundation |
Self-funding charity, raising awareness of playing safe whilst using the internet. |
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Thinkuknow |
Home activity packs for various age groups for parents/carers to carry out with their children to develop their awareness of online safety. |
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/ |
CEOP |
Factsheet for parents about what online grooming is, signs, risks and resources. |
See CEOP grooming factsheet below |
Safer Derbyshire |
Practical advice for parents/carers about online safety, such as setting parental controls and keeping up to date with new apps. |