For Pupils

E-safety

What is e-safety?

E-safety is about beng safe when you are using the Internet and digital technologies such as:

All of these things are fantastic tools for learning and fun - but it's really important to be safe online.

Safe
- Don't give out any personal details such as your name, address, school, contact details (phone, email etc) or send photos to anyone you chat to online.
Meeting
- Meeting someone you've only spoken to online can be dangerous. If you do decide to meet someone, make sure your parents or carers know, and even then only when they can come with you. NEVER meet someone you don't know alone.
Accepting
- Accepting files you receive via the internet from someone you don't know, or which have a name that doesn't seem quite right can lead to problems - they may contain viruses or nasty messages.
Reliable
- Not all information you read on the internet is true, and not everybody tells the truth about who they are or what they are doing. If you're at all unsure, ask an adult for help.
Tell
- If anything online makes you feel sad, scared or uncomfortable, tell an adult. It's also really important to tell an adult if you think someone you know is being bullied online.

	Learn about online safety when using blogs, chatting, online gaming, P2P and other forms of technology like mobiles.
	How to become responsible DIGItal citiZENS.
	The latest esafety tips, advice and resources to help you stay safe online.
	Childnet International provides resources on how to keep safe online.
	ChildLine gives help and advice about a wide range of issues, including cyber bullying. You can talk to a counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on their message boards.