Internet Safety

The internet is a fantastic resource for both children and adults alike. Whenever a child is using this blog it is advised that they are always supervised by a parent/ guardian. Webwise have a lot of resources and information for parents and children to help you become more aware of the importance of using the internet safely and appropriately.
Here is a list of the 10 tips for parents from Webwise.

  10 TIPS FOR PARENTS

  1. Discover the Internet together Be the one to introduce your child to the Internet. This could make it easier to share both positive and negative experiences in the future.

  2. Agree with your child on rules for Internet use Try to reach an agreement with your child on how long they should spend online and what types of sites and activities are ok.

3. Encourage your child to be careful when disclosing personal information They should be selective about what personal information and photos they post to online spaces. Once material is online it is subject to all kinds of unauthorised use.

4. Talk about the risks associated with meeting online friends Young people are making friends online but they should only physically meet these strangers in the company of an adult or others they trust.

5. Teach your child about ‘source criticism’ on the Internet Not all information found online is correct. Educate your children on how to verify information they find.

6. Don't be too critical towards your child's exploration of the Internet Remember, it is not always their fault if they come across inappropriate content on the Web.

7. Report online material you may consider illegal to the appropriate authorities It is important that we all take responsibility for the Web and report matters which we believe could be illegal to www.hotline.ie.

8. Encourage respect for others As in everyday life there are informal ethical rules for how to behave when relating to other people on the Internet.

9. Know your child’s Internet use To be able to guide your child’s Internet use, whether it’s on their mobile phone or PC, it is important to understand how children use the Internet and know what they like to do online.

10. Remember that the positive aspects of the Internet outweigh the negative aspects The Internet is an excellent educational and recreational resource for children. Encourage your child to be Webwise and explore the Internet to its full potential.

Please note: No surnames will ever be used alongside a photo on this blog While every effort is made to ensure that external links from this site are accurate, suitable and up to date our school cannot take any responsibility for sites that it does not maintain directly. Please always exercise caution and good judgement when using this and other sites online.