This week we had a visit from D:Side Dave. He came to talk to us about staying safe online. The children were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share their thoughts and ideas.
The children discussed how people use the internet and devices they might have seen or used to get on the internet.
We learnt about 3 rules to help us keep safe online.
- Always ask an adult for permission.
The children were very clear on asking an adult before using a device connected to the internet.
2. Only talk to people you know.
Everybody knew to only talk to people online that they know in real life. We also went through some information that we would never share online like our name, school, address etc.
3. Stick to places that are just right for you.
Dave spoke to the children about sticking to websites and games that are suitable for our age. We talked about the PEGI ratings on video games and how games with a higher age rating are not suitable for us.
Help at home by discussing how to stay safe online and what your children should do if they see or hear anything that upsets or worries them.