The internet can be a useful tool for many things including communicating, researching and education. For most people the internet has become the first port of call for information and a vital part of their everyday life.
Studying in an internet age undoubtedly has its benefits but as our young people access this powerful technology it’s natural to worry about the content they may be exposed to, their online footprint and, ultimately, their online safety.
Below are some useful links and to help out students, and parents/carers, stay safe online.
Report harmful content or online abuse
UK Safer Internet Centre – to report and remove harmful online content
CEOP – for advice on making a report about online abuse
Advice and guidance for students
Thinkuknow – advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
Let’s talk about it – advice for students about the online dangers linked to radicalisation
Getsafeonline – unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety
UK Safer Internet Centre – online safety advice for young people
Advice and guidance for parents/carers
Internet matters – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Lancashire and Department for Education – information leaflet regarding online safety advice for parents.
Let’s talk about it – advice for parents/carers about the online dangers linked to radicalisation
London Grid for Learning – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Net-aware – support for parents and carers from the NSPCC
Parent info – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Thinkuknow – advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre – advice for parents and carers
MyTutor for parents – A practical guide for parents on how to keep young people safe online, including useful summaries of popular internet apps as well as the types of threats young people could be exposed to online.