Safer Internet Day

Internet Safety Week 22nd – 26th November 2010
You may remember that Runnymede St Edward’s promoted a similar week last year at about this time in response to a nationwide initiative to highlight the problems some children and young people experience on-line.

The Early Years were introduced to Hector ( a dolphin) and his under-water friends

 


Junior children met the SMART CREW - Kara, Winston and friends whose adventures stated the SMART message
S- Safe
M- Meeting
A – Accepting
R – Reliable
T - Tell
‘Children do not always realise that the personal information they post such as pictures and videos remains online and can be accessed by anyone, exposing them to risks such as cyber bullying or online grooming. Children and teenagers must be empowered to manage and control their online identity in a responsible way,"an EC media statement said.
It is essential therefore that we continue to emphasise the importance of good online safety procedures for our children. As teachers and parents, we all want our children's experience of the Internet to be enriching and, above all, safe.

Links to sites with useful information

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Follow this link for useful advice about gaming, social networking and other issues surrounding safe internet use.
http:/ www.kidsmart.co.uk also has themed activities

http://www.nwlg.org/esafetygames/
More than ever, video games can be played online over the internet against other people. It is essential that parents and children fully understand the evolving world of online video games, and this guide will help you find out more about how to enjoy online video games sensibly and safely