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Customer First Centre
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Saturday Closed

Customer First Telephone Line
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.15pm
Saturday Closed

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Useful Websites

Useful Websites
Online Safety Information for All

THINK U KNOW - a great website for E-Safety advice and has specific sections dedicated to Parents & Carers, Teachers and Young People of all ages.

CLICK CLEVER CLICK SAFE - A new internet safety campaign which has been developed with three simple rules to keep young people safe online - 'Zip it, Block it, Flag it’  

IDENTITY THEFT - Protect yourself online- Don't become a victim!

GET SAFE ONLINE - Advice and information on how to stay safe online.

UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE - Here you can find out the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly. Also find a range of practical resources, news and events focussing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies.

CHILDNET
Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.  

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)
  

THE INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
The IWF was established in 1996 by the internet industry to provide the UK internet Hotline for the public and IT professionals to report criminal online content in a secure and confidential way.  

VIRTUAL GLOBAL TASKFORCE
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is made up of police forces from around the world working together to fight online child abuse.  

BLACKPOOL SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD - The website is intended to provide information to both the general public and professional organisations about the work of the Safeguarding Children Board.  




Information for Young People

PLAYSTATION ® -
Play Safe Online

KIDSMART - Learn about the internet and being a SMART surfer!  

Bullying UK provides advice on staying safe online including specific help and advice on loads of the popular Social Networking sites, such as Twitter, BEBO and Facebook.

The Bullying UK Cyberbullying mini site is an easy way to find advice to help you put a stop to cyberbullying.

DIGIZEN - Internet Social Networking advice and guidance for young people  

CYBERMENTORS -
CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online. 

DIRECT.GOV - Staying Safe Online - Loads of information on how to stay safe online, and advice on what to do if you are being bullied. 

CHILDLINE
- How can I stay safe and still have fun online? Great advice and tips for staying safe online and what to do if you are worried about something. ChildLine also provides a counselling service for children and young people.

INSAFE – Online safety Info for Young People
 


Information for Professionals

KIDSMART – Teachers section  

KNOW IT ALL -
Childnet's multi award-winning suite of education resources designed to help educate parents, teachers and young people about safe and positive use of the internet.

CYBER ANGELSOnline safety education programme  

DIGIZEN – For Teachers
A website used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible DIGItal citiZENS  

TEACH TODAY - Teachtoday provides information and advice for teachers, head teachers, governors and other members of the school workforce about the positive, responsible and safe use of new technologies 



Information for Parents


DIRECT.GOV:
Keeping your Children Safe Online How parents can help to make sure that their children are able to enjoy the benefits of the internet without being exposed to online dangers  

DIRECT.GOV: Internet Safety Pages  

VODAFONE’S ONLINE MAGAZINE – DIGITAL PARENTING
  

KIDSMART – Parents Area
  

DIGIZEN – For parents
A website used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible DIGItal citiZENS

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