E-Safety What are the risks posed to your child online?

E-Safety

• What are the risks posed to your child online?

Sexti ng cyber bullyingGrooming

Online gaming addiction

E-safety Statistics

• 91% of families in the UK have internet access• UK children are more likely to access the Internet from

laptops, TVs, mobile phones and games consoles• 50% of teenagers use the Internet unsupervised • In 2011, half of all UK teenagers had a smartphone with

internet access• 70% of children aged 5-15 have a games console in their

bedroom, many of which are used for online gaming

Teenage Internet use

1. School work (92% of teenagers in UK)2. Online gaming (83%)3. Watching videos on YouTube(75%)4. Social networks sites such as Facebook

(59% of 11-12 year olds)

Sexting...what is it?

Sexting is when somebody uses their mobile to send an inappropriate text or image to other people

Group discussion…What can happen as a result of sending inappropriate photos or messages?

Exposed

Group discussion…What can happen as a result of sending inappropriate photos or messages?

The Risks of Sexting

• Bullying / harassment

• Lack of control of images

• Your ‘digital footprint’

• Future career / job issues

• Where the images might end up…

• The legal implications

Protect yourself and your mates

You've got to always think before you send or share. Think how it would affect yourself and others …

The Dangers of Sexting

Remember, photos you take and send can become public and

permanent. And the police may get involved

Thinkuknow

There is always somewhere you can go for help and advice

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

If things go a step too far, report directly to Click CEOP

www.clickceop.net