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Where To Report A Problem !

 If you’re worried about anything you come across online, you should report it immediately to the relevant organisation and to the site where you saw it.

This is where I suggest you report a problem.

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Action Fraud

If you think you have   been ‘scammed, ripped off or conned’ online you can report it to Action Fraud online or call them on 0300 123 2040.
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CEOP

The CEOP Command of the National Crime Agency is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. You can report concerns about any suspicious sexual behaviour directly to CEOP.
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Internet Watch Foundation

If you see any criminal sexual content online you can report it anonymously to the Internet Watch Foundation.
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ParentPort

If your child has seen any type of content online or offline, that you think is unsuitable for them, you can report it using ParentPort.

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True Vision

If you see any content that incites hatred you can report it to True Vision.
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CTIRU

If you see any content online related to terrorism, you can report it anonymously to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU).If you’re worried about anything you or your child come across online, you should report it immediately to the relevant organisation and to the site where you or your child saw it.

What is Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

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Why Cyberbullying is Different

Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior.

  • Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night.
  • Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source.
  • Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.

How does Snapchat work?

 

Snap Chat is a popular social network  site which allows people to take and amend pictures by adding filters and text if required.

Each time a Snap is shared you can choose how long the viewers can view it – from 1 to 10 seconds.

Remember snap chats can be photographed and shared, information once on the internet is not lost.

Snaps capture a moment and aren’t captured with a screenshot. If a person screenshots a Snap that has been sent to them, Snapchat will notify you people have found workarounds to this so please BE SAFE ONLINE!

Be Aware Of The Signs Of Cyberbullying

Be aware of the signs of cyberbullying.

Look out for these signs !

  1. Appears nervous when receiving a text, instant message, or email
  2. They may seem nervous or uneasy about going to school and may fake an illness
  3. They may be unwilling to share online information with you.
  4. Experience unexplained anger of depression.
  5. They may sem withdrawn at home and at school.
  6. They may abruptly shut down or walk away from the computer whilst using it.
  7. trouble sleeping at night.
  8. unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
  9. Unexplained unjuries and evidence of self harming.
  10. Possible suicide attempts

If you’re worried about a child, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.

How can I ensure my child is safe on social networks?

 

BE AWARE IMAGES CAN BE CHANGED ONCE ONLINE!

 

 

As a teacher,  here are some tips I suggest:

  1. Educate yourself on what the various social networks and apps do.
  2. Create the profile with your child.
  3. Help them set privacy settings at the strongest level. Sites can change privacy settings so make sure you stay up to date with them.
  4. Report people and inappropriate conversations to the site administrator via the ‘help’ or ‘report’ tab (if available) and always keep a copy of the conversation as evidence
  5. Teach your child how to block or ignore people on social networking sites and online games, and support them in knowing what they can do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable.
  6. Set boundaries about which sites they can use and for how long. Try to do this when they first start using social networking sites, so they get used to it from a young age
  7. Teach your child never to share any personal details – this includes their password, real name, address and their school
  8. Use the site yourself – you or another trusted adult can become your child’s friend on Facebook or follower on Twitter
  9. Explain that friends should be people they know – people they meet online may not be who they say they are. Talk to them about the risks involved with chatting to people they don’t know and sharing personal information with them
  10. Stress that meeting up with people they know online can be dangerous and that they should only do so with your permission and if you are present. Report directly to CEOP if someone is trying to meet up with your child or if you think your child is in immediate danger
  11. Set rules about what they should and shouldn’t post.
  12. Talk to your child about the fact that what they post can’t always be taken back, and even if it can, it may already have been shared. This applies to webcams too – teach them to only use webcams with people they know, and show them how to disable it.
  13. Talk about their digial footprint

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