Safer Internet Day 2022
Safer Internet Day this year is on Tuesday 8th February and we will be having lots of discussions in school around the theme of 'All Fun and Games?' which gets the children thinking about their role online and how they can keep themselves and their friends safe and happy online.
Attached below are some of the top tips for children aged 7-11.
There are lots of other helpful tips and advice if you would like to continue this conversation at home with your child on the Safer Internet Day website https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022/top-tips-for-under-11s
Top Tips for use with 7-11s
The internet can be a great place to learn new things, keep in touch with friends, and to have fun. We have some tips to help you to stay safe and positive online, as well as how you can #PlayYourPart in creating a better internet by…
Being a kind and respectful friend online.
Think about how your actions and words online can make others laugh and smile, instead of feeling hurt or angry.
Staying alert to possible dangers.
When posting, gaming, or talking to others, keep your personal information safe and do not click on unexpected links. Most importantly, always tell an adult if an online friend asks to meet up.
Respecting other people’s boundaries.
No means no – do not push other people to do something that they’re not comfortable with. If someone is pressuring you online, remember that you can always say no and tell an adult you trust.
Supporting others to use safety tools.
Lots of games and apps have handy tools like the block or report button that can help you keep yourself and your friends safe. Chat with your friends to make sure everyone knows where these are and how to use them on the games you play together.
Speaking up!
There are lots of adults in your life who want to support you in having a safe and enjoyable time when you’re online. Always speak to one of them if anyone or anything online makes you or a friend worried, upset or uncomfortable.