E-Safety
E-Safety Links
Despite the huge educational and social benefits of new communications technologies, particularly internet access, there are risks attached particularly for young people. The aim of this information is to provide advice and guidance to minimize this risk in order to help keep children safe.
The links from this section are for learners, parents and carers and address a wide range of safety issues including:
- Accessing inappropriate content
- Social networking sites such as Facebook, Piczo and MySpace
- Cyber bullying
- Safe use of e-mail
- Safe use of the internet
Vodafone Parents Guide
A new comprehensive guide for parents especially designed to help them become more confident in their use and knowledge of the internet.
E-Safety on Becta
Contains detailed advice on implementing ICT security, including an example security policy document
Childnet International
A non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children”.
E-Safety on Northern Grid
New in 2008, The Northern Grid esafety website is a resource site for Teachers, Governors and Parents
Think U Know
Think U Know has been created by Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre’s (CEOP). The website includes resources for young people, parents/carers and teachers.
NEN.gov.uk
NEN E-Safety Audit Tool
Teachernet Guidance on Cyber-Bullying
Includes various cyberbullying documents and useful links for teachers.
Teachernet
Advice on data processing and sharing from the DCSF, including guidance on the Fair Processing Notice that schools are required to issue to parents and children.
Wired Kids Parents / Carers Guide
Online safety guides and resources for parents/carers. You can also “Ask Parry” about any questions you have concerning E-Safety.
Parents Centre
Information, support and advice in dealing with some of the major issues affecting parents and their children.
“Don’t Suffer in Silence” site
Set up by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, “Don’t Suffer in Silence” contains comprehensive information and guidelines
Chat Danger
Produced by Childnet International Chat danger is a site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.
Sorted
Another site produced by Childnet International, Sorted aims to give you advice and information on computer security issues in a practical and simple way to help you sort out the hassles. Hopefully it can make your online experience just that little bit easier and more enjoyable.
Parentscentre
Produced by the governement, Parentscentre is a more general website for parents, but it has lots of useful information under the ‘Using computers and the internet’ section.
Parental Control
The Parental Control website aims to provide a repository of information to inform Parents and Educators about the risks associated with children using the Internet.
