Internet safety
Whether using computers and the internet for research, homework or chatting to friends, your child will spend more time on the computer the older they get.They probably know more about computers and surfing the net than you do, but it’s still important that they look to you for guidance.
The Parents Centre website has a really good section on computers, using the internet and internet safety and it is a resource that you can use and share with your child. In particular visit the following sections:
Links by age
A directory of links to useful websites, categorised by age group
Gaming
Computer games market and a guide to age ratings
Online learning communities
How learning communities can benefit your child
Searching the internet
Tips on finding information you want quickly
Chationary
Terms and abbreviations kids use to communicate in chat rooms
Pornography
Protecting your children from unwanted pornographic material on the web
Paedophiles
Eliminating ways for paedophiles to make contact with your children online
Online bullies and abuse
Make sure your child isn’t subject to online bullying
Other information
Safe surfing at home and school (PDF 902KB)
Information leaflet for parents produced by Knowsley's Safeguarding Children Board.
See also