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Staying Safe on the Internet

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Internet SafetyLots of children and young people use the Internet at school and at home. It can be a fun thing to do but there are dangers that you need to be aware of to keep you and your family and friends safe from harm.
You can discover lots of sites that are good and have fun activities for you to explore but some sites are not what you think they are. It is always wise to let your parents, or an adult that you trust, know which websites you arevisiting and to tell them if someone tries to contact you but says you must keep it a secret. Youmust not keep secrets like this because they could be very dangerous.

Chat Safe

  • Don't give out personal details, photographs, or any other information that could be used to identify you, such as your family, where you live or the school you go to.
  • Don't believe people always tell the truth - they may not be what they seem.
  • Never arrange to meet someone without first telling your parents, getting their permission and taking a responsible adult with you. The first meeting should always be in a public place.
  • Always stay in the public areas of chat where there are other people around.
  • Don't open an attachment or file unless you know and trust the person who has sent it.
  • Never respond to anything you find upsetting - save or print it, log off, and tell an adult.
Click on the links below to find sites that will tell you how to stay safe on the Internet, share your ideas and experiences with other and get advice on how to get out of any bad situations that you might find yourself in.


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