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The use of the internet is now a normal part of our children’s lives. In the majority of cases, the benefits of using the internet easily outweigh any drawbacks. However, it is important that as parents, we are aware of some of the potential threats which may harm young, impressionable children. Below are some recommended websites which offer guidelines and advice on how to help your child use the internet safely.
		SWGfL have pioneered work in the field of Internet safety since 2003 with huge success. They work tirelessly to ensure that not only are children safer whilst online but also their parents and those working with them are as well, where ever they are.
		Guide to internet safety and safe surfing for both young people and parents. Learn about online safety when using blogs, chatting, online gaming, P2P and other forms of technology.
		Here you can find out the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly. Also find a range of practical resources, news and events focussing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies.
		Childnet provides a range of resources for parents, children and teachers. Childnet is a non profit organisation which is working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.”
		Click here to see a video clip and explanation of how to set filters within Google Images.
		4.5. You will not use Facebook if you are under 13. Taken from Facebook Terms & Conditions : http://www.facebook.com/legal/terms?ref=pf “It’s against the Facebook terms to lie about your name or age” taken from : http://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/teens/ If you as a parent decide to set up a Facebook account for you child, then it is strongly recommended that you add yourself to their ‘Friends’ list. For further advice, go to the Facebook Security Centre : http://www.facebook.com/safety/tools/
		Click CEOP Download the 'Click CEOP' button into your browser toolbar to provide instant access to internet safety information for children and parents http://www.ceop.police.uk/ie8/
		BUYING A PHONE FOR A CHILD... If you are intending to buy your child a mobile phone, make sure you tell the provider (Orange, Vodaphone etc) that the phone is for a minor. They often have filters/settings which they can automatically apply.
		DID YOU KNOW... You can apply parental controls to many gaming consoles to limit the amount of time your child plays on it and what time of day they can use it? Below are links to websites which help explain how to do it for the major console machines. If the one you want isn’t in the list, just Google search : “Parental controls for (name of console machine) ” XBOX 360 http://support.xbox.com/en-US/billing-and-subscriptions/parental-controls/xbox-live-parental-control Wii http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/ht_settings.jsp?menu=pc DSi http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/dsi/en_na/settingsParentalControls.jsp PS3 http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/basicoperations/parentallock.html

		WEBSITES FOR PARENTAL CONTROL... *WINDOWS* http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/products/features/parental-controls http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/Set-up-Parental-Controls http://explore.live.com/windows-live-family-safety *And for Macs :* http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2900
		*Below is also a link to a Google information site :* http://www.google.co.uk/familysafety/

		Please let us know if any of the links within this section no longer work. We will keep you updated as much as we can whenever we receive latest news or advice from various organisations. If you have any concerns about e-safety or have found something which may be of interest to other parents, please email us at aelee@northwoodprep.co.ukor ckneller@northwoodprep.co.uk