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INTERNET-APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
All children will have supervised use of the computer and the internet (which is situated in the lounge / dining area). Internet safety products are placed on the computer to filter explicit or violent and monitor a child’s internet access. These are discussed and explained with the children so that they can learn internet-appropriate behaviour. Here are some safety tips for parents:
• Know what your children are doing online and who they are talking to. Ask them to teach you to use any applications you have never used.
• Help your children to understand that they should never give out personal details to online friends—personal information includes their messenger id, email address, mobile number and any pictures of themselves, their family or friends—if your child publishes a picture or video online—anyone can change it or share it.
• If your child receives spam / junk email & texts, remind them never to believe them, reply to them or use them.
• It's not a good idea for your child to open files that are from people they don't know. They won't know what they contain—it could be a virus, or worse - an inappropriate image or film.
• Help your child to understand that some people lie online and that therefore it's better to keep online mates online. They should never meet up with any strangers without an adult they trust.
• Always keep communication open for a child to know that it's never too late to tell someone if something makes them feel uncomfortable.
• Teach young people how to block someone online and report them if they feel uncomfortable.
For more information on how to stay in control of online risks and to report abuse visit:
