E-safety
The
Internet has become part of our everyday lives and is
now easier to access then ever before.
Use of the Internet can
also have risks. Young people are more at risk
of exposure to inappropriate or criminal behaviour if
they are unaware of the dangers.
These dangers include:
- viewing unsuitable content e.g. hate material, adult
content, sites that endorse unhealthy behaviour
- giving out personal information
- arranging to meet an online 'friend'
- becoming involved in, or the victim of, bullying, identity
theft, or making and sending indecent or illegal images
- spending too much time online (internet addiction), which can
effect concentration, sleep and health
- copying information from the Internet or buying work from other
people to use as their own.
Our E-safety
Officer works with Kent schools to help children, parents,
carers and teachers understand online dangers and how to combat
them.
Find out about Mobile phone
safety.
Campaigns
ThinkUKnow
We recommend the nationally acclaimed ThinkUKnow scheme. The
scheme highlights the importance of online safety and
promotes use of the "Report Abuse" button to report
illegal or inappropriate online behaviour.
Click Clever, Click Safe
Click Clever, Click Safe is a campaign run by the Government
and the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (
UKCCIS).
It helps young people and their families to enjoy the internet
safely. To help you and your children avoid common risks online,
visit the
Click
Clever, Click Safe website for more information.