The Fern Federation Digital Leaders 

Staying Safe Online - Tips from Safety Net kids 

1)Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.

2)Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself.  Once you’ve put  a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.

3)Keep your privacy settings as high as possible

4)Never give out your passwords

5)Don’t befriend people you don’t know

6) Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online.  Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do

7)Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are

8) Think carefully about what you say before you post something online

9) Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude

10)If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.

Useful Websites 

• Cybe Safety QuizHow cyber safe are you? try out the quiz to see.

• Privacy PlaygroundFollow the adventures of the CyberPigs and learn about staying safe online as you are playing.

• CBBC Stay SafeDo you know how to stay safe online? Dongle the rabbit will teach you all he knows with his video and quiz

• Think you Know Cyber CafeCEOP has been working with Becta, the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the Internet Proficiency group and GridClub to create this cool Cyber Café. Visit it now to help Griff and his friends stay safe while using email, chat areas, mobiles and other new technologies!