Online Safety Tips for Parents: 6-10
Safety on the internet matters. Our fun, interactive, stop motion animated video has useful advice and tips for parents of 6-10s so that you can help them to stay safe online. From toddlers to teens, our four ‘E-safety tips for parents’ videos are age specific to help you keep up with e-safety as they grow up.
e-Safety Tips
Jigsaw: for 8 -10 year olds
This is an assembly from CEOPs Thinkuknow education programme that helps children to understand what constitutes personal information. The assembly enables children to understand that they need to be just as protective of their personal information online, as they are in the real world.
https://www.teachertube.com/videos/jigsaw-8-10s-147297
After playing Jigsaw, discuss what happened to Becky and how by taking some simple steps they can keep themselves safe online. Make sure your child knows:
- How to set their profile to private.
- They should only talk to people they know and trust in the real world.
- That you are there to support them.
- How to report anything that upsets them
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What parents need to know about Snapchat
Important Documents for Parents and Carers- Social Media
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
This page offers resources to help keep your child safe online. Explore links below to the Safer Internet website for expert advice, and discover guides on parental controls for time limits, content access, and privacy settings on Android and iPhone devices. Additionally, find information about popular apps and games your child might use.
Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing.
It can be challenging to stay informed about your child's online world. Discover simple steps to strengthen your connection and ensure their digital safety by clicking the link above.
My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about. What can I do?
Take a proactive approach to app and game choices by researching them beforehand. Learn about their features, potential costs (like in-app purchases), and social interactions. Websites like Common Sense Media can provide valuable insights into age ratings and content suitability.
My child is asking for a new device, and I’m not sure if they’re ready for one.
Investing in a device for your child requires careful consideration. Ask yourself:
- What type of device is best suited?
- Why is this device necessary?
- Who will be using it?
- When will it be used?
- What content will be accessible?
By addressing these key questions, you can make an informed decision that prioritises your child's safety and wellbeing.
I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
As soon as children start exploring the online world, they can be influenced by the content they encounter.
What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
Influencers, often celebrities or online personalities, use their platform to impact the decisions and actions of their audience.
My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?
Young people are using the power of the internet to raise awareness of important issues and drive social change.
Resources to guide you through the process of reporting harmful or inappropriate content on apps, games, or websites.
Find out more about specific issues
For more details on specific online safety concerns, explore these resources in the link above.
Does your child have a phone? Do you know who they are speaking to and what they are saying? This app may help you and is most certainly worth a look into.
https://kidslox.com/
Please speak to Mrs Hargreaves if you have any questions.
Be Internet Legends is an online safety program for children aged 7-11 that teaches them how to be safe and confident online.
Online Safety Tips for Parents: 6-10
Safety on the internet matters. Our fun, interactive, stop motion animated video has useful advice and tips for parents of 6-10s so that you can help them to stay safe online. From toddlers to teens, our four ‘E-safety tips for parents’ videos are age specific to help you keep up with e-safety as they grow up.
e-Safety Tips
Jigsaw: for 8 -10 year olds
This is an assembly from CEOPs Thinkuknow education programme that helps children to understand what constitutes personal information. The assembly enables children to understand that they need to be just as protective of their personal information online, as they are in the real world.
https://www.teachertube.com/videos/jigsaw-8-10s-147297
After playing Jigsaw, discuss what happened to Becky and how by taking some simple steps they can keep themselves safe online. Make sure your child knows:
- How to set their profile to private.
- They should only talk to people they know and trust in the real world.
- That you are there to support them.
- How to report anything that upsets them
What parents need to know about Snapchat
Important Documents for Parents and Carers- Social Media
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
This page offers resources to help keep your child safe online. Explore links below to the Safer Internet website for expert advice, and discover guides on parental controls for time limits, content access, and privacy settings on Android and iPhone devices. Additionally, find information about popular apps and games your child might use.
Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing.
It can be challenging to stay informed about your child's online world. Discover simple steps to strengthen your connection and ensure their digital safety by clicking the link above.
My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about. What can I do?
Take a proactive approach to app and game choices by researching them beforehand. Learn about their features, potential costs (like in-app purchases), and social interactions. Websites like Common Sense Media can provide valuable insights into age ratings and content suitability.
My child is asking for a new device, and I’m not sure if they’re ready for one.
Investing in a device for your child requires careful consideration. Ask yourself:
- What type of device is best suited?
- Why is this device necessary?
- Who will be using it?
- When will it be used?
- What content will be accessible?
By addressing these key questions, you can make an informed decision that prioritises your child's safety and wellbeing.
I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
As soon as children start exploring the online world, they can be influenced by the content they encounter.
What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
Influencers, often celebrities or online personalities, use their platform to impact the decisions and actions of their audience.
My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?
Young people are using the power of the internet to raise awareness of important issues and drive social change.
Resources to guide you through the process of reporting harmful or inappropriate content on apps, games, or websites.
Find out more about specific issues
For more details on specific online safety concerns, explore these resources in the link above.
Does your child have a phone? Do you know who they are speaking to and what they are saying? This app may help you and is most certainly worth a look into.
https://kidslox.com/
Please speak to Mrs Hargreaves if you have any questions.
Be Internet Legends is an online safety program for children aged 7-11 that teaches them how to be safe and confident online.
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