Keep Children Safe Online

In Year 6 the pupils have been looking at how to promote E Safety. On their recent trip to the Sky Academy they had the chance to create a News Special on how to avoid being bullied online.

The children were horrified to find out some disturbing facts about online bullying:

• Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once.
• 70% of students report seeing frequent bullying online. 
• Over 80% of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.
• 68% of teens agree that cyber bullying is a serious problem.
• 81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.

What top tips were there?
Jack - only add people you know to your social network
Ella Mae - check privacy settings. If they aren't right, anyone can see your posts and photos
Melissa - think about what photos you post as your future employer may not find them funny!
Simona - don't give out key details: address, telephone number or email. You can't be sure who you are speaking to unless you have met them in real life.
Mason - one quick check is to say... would you show that post or photo to your mum? If not then it probably isn't suitable to put online
Samson - don't retaliate. If someone is unkind or rude report it!
Kyle - CEOP is an organisation that helps you stay safe online. Look out for their logo.
Charlotte - if you feel scared of worries about content use the Report Abuse button

Please have a look at the leaflets below for some more tips and advice: