Online Safety
Online Safety
It is important to remember that the internet is a powerful tool and an established part of modern life. Evidence has shown that banning access to the internet is less effective than maintaining an open dialogue with children about their online activities and providing them with the necessary skills and confidence to behave safely online.
Useful Information
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Safeguarding Sheffield Children

Safeguarding Sheffield Children
Safeguarding Sheffield Children – “We all have a statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) has developed this website to provide easily accessible and up-to-date safeguarding information for professionals, and for children, young people, families and members of the public. “
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Internet Matters

Internet Matters
Internet matters works to empower parents and carers to keep children safe in the digital world.ible and up-to-date safeguarding information for professionals, and for children, young people, families and members of the public.
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Safer Internet

Safer Internet
Safer Internet work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. Working with children, young people, parents, carers, teachers and professionals to find out about real experiences online and the positive things being done as well as sharing safety advice.
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Childnet International

Childnet International
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. They have age specific information, help and advice on staying safe.
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Lucy Faithfull Foundation

Lucy Faithfull Foundation
A child protection charity that provides help and advice about children being online.
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Thinkuknow

Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. They have age specific information, help and advice on staying safe. They can also support with removing unwanted photos from the internet.
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Bullying

Bullying
Offer family support services through their helpline, they also work in many different areas and offer tailored support around issues such as bullying, special educational needs, and support for specific communities.
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NSPCC

NSPCC
Childline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 0800 1111. Counsellors listen and give children and young people the support they need. On the phone, online, anytime. It’s the only service of its kind in the UK.
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Parent Info

Parent Info
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
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Internet Watch Foundation

Internet Watch Foundation
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a registered charity whose mission is to make the internet a safer place, by identifying and removing global online child sexual abuse imagery.
Download Information and Guidance
For parents/carers about how to support your child to stay safe on the internet
Download Information on Safety Rules
For parents/carers about how to support your child to stay safe on the internet – symbol version
Download Supporting Young People Online
Information and advice for Parents and Carers from Childnet International
Download Information on Online Safety Policy
For parents/carers about how to support your child to stay safe on the internet
Social Media: A Video Guide for Parents and Carers
Download Online safety at Home
Information and advice for Parents and Carers on Online Safety at Home
