| 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’ FACEBOOK SAFETY CENTRE - We believe safety is a conversation and a shared responsibility among all of us. That's why we provide the information, tools and resources you'll find here.
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 |
FACEBOOK SAFETY CENTRE - How you present yourself on Facebook says a lot about who you are — just like what you say and do at school or with your friends. In all public places, online and off, it’s important to represent yourself as the kind of person you want to be. Facebook Safety Centre gives you tips to help you stay safe online.
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 |
FACEBOOK SAFETY CENTRE FOR TEACHERS - Technology is all around us and your students don’t stop using mobile phones and social media when they get to school. Both in and out of the classroom, teachers can play an important role in keeping teens safe.
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 ANGELS – Online 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
FACEBOOK SAFETY CENTRE FOR PARENTS - Help your Teens stay safe on Facebook
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
New internet safety guide for people with a learning disability or autism - Three charities, including Mencap, have today (15 October 2012) launched a
new guide to help parents prevent their sons or daughters having negative experiences online. Produced by
Cerebra,
Mencap and
Ambitious about Autism, the resource identifies a range of potential risks that people with a learning disability or autism face when using the internet and gives advice on how to prevent and deal with them. It also suggests resources that will help children get the most out of the internet at home and in the community.