E-Safety

What is e-safety?

E-safety is concerned with safeguarding all users of the digital world, including adults. It is about learning how to use new technology in a positive way. We encourage all parents to learn what technology can offer and help their child to access content with support and guidance. E-safety is not about restriction, but about educating children about the risks and fostering independence.

Benefits of the Internet Access to global informaiton Communication with friends and family Entertainment, games and fun Education and learning Sense of community Development of key skills Access for all Personal, social and health advice

The Golden Rules

Establish how the Internet will be used in your house.
Discuss what will be kept private online (credit cards, phone numbers, photos).
Decide rules for meeting online friends.
Know what your child is doing online, just as you would when they are not online.
Use a child friendly search engine.

Online Safety

Use parental control functions for mobile phones, televisions & games consoles.
Install anti virus, firewalls, filtering and secure your Internet connections.
If content gets by filters talk about what you want your child to do if it happen.

Location

Locate computers in a family room and do not allow webcams to be used.
The Internet is on mobile phones & games consoles. Where should they be used?

Talk It Through

Ask your child to show you how something works. Talk to them freely.
Be open and encourage your children to talk to you.
If your child reports a problem, act on it, support them and seek advice.

Useful Websites

The SMART Crew Internet Safety for children of all ages	Think u know - activities for children of all ages	Hector's World - cybersafety for younger children
Kidsmart - fun activities for children	Betsy Bee - information for children & parents	Netbasics - cybersafety for older children
BBC activities	Cybersafety information	How to stay safe online
Information on bullying online	Net safe - information about e-safety in NZ	The Orb - online reporting site
In My Day - information for parents	International site for reporting abuse online	Learn, Guide, Protect - information about e-safety
Yahoo internet safety advice	Microsoft internet safety advice	Vodafone internet safety advice for parents