Internet Safety
The World Wide Web is a wonderful place full of information, entertainment and a new way of making friends. The Internet has opened up a whole new world in cyber space, where you can communicate with people you may never meet face to face. From an early age we are taught about the potential dangers posed by some strangers and ways to avoid getting into harmful situations. Unfortunately many children and teenagers do not use the same caution when using the Internet.
Thames Valley Police have a section on their website called ’Stay safe online – children and young people’. In there you will find advice for young people using the net, frequently asked questions and links to other helpful sites.
Website: http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/
Another website offering advice on on-line chat is ’Chatdanger’, a site run by Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working with others to ’help make the Internet a great and safe place for children’.
Website: http://www.chatdanger.com/
Finally, the ’Thinkuknow’ website is an education initiative by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. Their site provides useful advice on the internet for children of all ages as well as parents and teachers.
Website: http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
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