BE NET AWARE

As parents, we often worry about what our children are accessing on tablets and computers. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell how suitable something is. I have come across a website that parents and carers might find very useful. It does give you some information about different apps, what other parents and children think and rates some of the risks. You can access it by following the link below.

www.net-aware.org.uk

Pokémon Go

Information for Parents to help children play safely.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/pokemon-go-parents-guide/

Pokémon Go

There has been quite a few articles in the media recently regarding this new gaming sensation. Clearly a games which gets people up and active will have many benefits but it is also important that parents are aware of the possible risks that could be associated with this game so that they can support their children as necessary and enjoy it in a way that is safe.

Safer Internet have written a short feature about this new game which does provide some advice to parents.

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/news/pokemon-go-gaming-gone-mobile

The NSPCC Share Awareness Campaign

To kids, online life is real life. And, just like in real life, kids need help to stay safe online. Follow the link below for more information.

Share Aware is an NSPCC and O2 campaign to help parents have regular and informed conversations with their child about online safety. We’re aiming to get every family in the UK chatting about their kids’ online world, just like they would about their day at school.

We tell children that it’s good to share, but online it’s different and sometimes it can be dangerous. Through our straight-forward, step-by-step advice and Icebreaker email series, we’ll show parents how to untangle the web and teach children how to make the right decisions online, even when parents aren’t there.

Our new TV ad – Safety advice from a 10 year old.

Icebreakers email series – We’ve teamed up with O2 to create a bespoke email series full of tips and information on different issues eg cyberbullying and inappropriate content, with activities parents can complete with their child.

Family agreements – We have created a downloadable family agreements document for families to complete and fill in together.

Share Aware homepage – Read our step-by-step guide to being Share Aware and our TEAM (Talk, Explore, Manage, Agree) framework on how to stay safe online in four simple steps.

Net Aware – Our guide to the most popular social networks sites, apps and games that children use. New sites site such as Musical.ly, Kiwi and Pokemon Go have been added this year, along with a breaking news page and top tips from O2 Gurus on blocking, private account settings or in-app purchases. The new Net Aware can be downloaded on both iOS and Android.

Specialised advice – Advisors at our O2 & NSPCC Online Safety Helpline – 0808 800 5002 – are here to help with any questions, or anyone can make an appointment with a Guru in store.