Children's Online Safety: An Insightful Presentation for Parents
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e-Safety Presentation for
Parents
The Mount School
3
rd
March 2015
Welcome
•
This event will enable you to have a better
understanding of how the internet and other
technology, which often forms a normal and
regular part of children’s lives, can also place
them at risk of harm
•
We will look at some of those risks and ways to
address and prevent them
2
We are going to look at:
•
Some key facts about internet and mobile
technology and the way it is used by children
•
What some of the risks may be
•
How some of the risks can be addressed
•
Some of the resources that can be accessed and
used by you and your children
3
The internet and technology
•
The internet is now a central part of most of our
lives
•
Children’s lives are increasingly dominated by
the internet and mobile technology (whether we
are comfortable with it or not!)
4
Statistics
•
93% of children use a computer and phone
•
8 out of 10 teenagers have a home computer, mobile
phone and games console
•
1,400,000 UK pupils have their own web space
•
In 2010, 75% of 5-7 year olds and 93% of 8-11 year
olds were estimated to use the internet regularly
(Ofcom, March 2010). A significant percentage
access the net without their parents knowing about
it.
•
Half of children aged 9-12 are using social
networking sites (EUKidsOnline, 2011)
•
The number of text messages sent every day exceeds
the total population of the planet
5
Statistics – Social Networking
•
1 in 5, 8-11 year olds have a social network
profile
•
1 in 20, 5 – 7 year olds have a social network
profile
•
7 in 10, 12 – 15 year olds have a social network
profile
•
5 million Facebook users under the age of 10
6
•
Children are natives in the online world, most
are unaware of life without:
▫
iPhones
▫
Games consoles
▫
▫
▫
Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, You Tube…
•
They feel confident using new sites and
technologies, moving from site to site with ease.
7
Children accessing the internet is not
a bad thing…!
•
Whilst online and using technology, children are
gaining new skills in:
communication
creativity
Problem
solving
Literacy and
numeracy
research
Money
management
8
But there are risks!
•
What do you think are the top 5 risks children
face when using the internet?
▫
Cyber-bullying
▫
Grooming/ Abuse
▫
Over-sharing/ inappropriate content
▫
Being too involved in the on-line world, rather
than reality/ distraction
▫
Seeing inappropriate material
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10
What are the risks to my child?
11
Risks…
•
Information about children is used by others to
approach, groom and sometimes abuse them. The abuse
can be remote or direct.
•
Information they post is used to bully them or
technology is used to send abusive and unpleasant
messages to (or about) them (Cyberbullying).
•
They are exposed to harmful or abusive content from
other internet users. Research conducted by ATVOD in
2014 concluded that children as young as 6 were
accessing pornography.
•
They access ‘virtual life gaming sites’ which have abusive
images or content on them or are accidentally exposed to
unsuitable websites.
12
Risks – Social Media
•
“ Today, social media are all around us; making
it simpler to communicate and make contacts,
opening doors to new exciting opportunities for
creativity and education.”
CEOP 2011
13
Social Media
•
Online technology allows children and young people to
post information
about themselves - their friends,
their activities, their location, their identify, their photos
and other information.
•
It allows children and young people to
form
friendships with people they haven’t met
in
person.
•
The information young people post makes them
visible
to predators and is often used to find out more about
them. Often young people
draw attention to
themselves
by trying to look older or more
sophisticated in images they post online, or by using
email address or avatars which are sexually suggestive or
give away their ages.
14
Age restrictions
•
The minimum age to open an account on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Kik, and
Snapchat is 13.
•
For Vine, Tinder and Yik Yak it's 17.
•
YouTube requires account holders to be 18, but a 13-
year-old can sign up with a parent's permission.
•
Despite these clearly stated and published age
restrictions, large and growing numbers of children
12 and under are using social media networks, often
with
their parent's knowledge and consent.
15
Overuse
•
Some young people can also overuse the internet
and technology to such an extent that personal
communication and interaction becomes
secondary, or they become obsessed with it
(particularly boys and gaming).
•
In the long term, these children may have
difficulty in concentrating or maintaining social
relationships. They may also have behavioural
issues. Ultimately there may also be other health
consequences.
16
Grooming/ Sex Abuse
•
Anonymity. Sites like Facebook, MySpace and Bebo
do not require proof of age or identity.
•
They can do what they want in the safety of their
own homes.
•
The internet represents a reduced risk to engage in
illegal activity. This increases the demand for child
abuse images, especially for new or novel material.
•
They can access numerous children simultaneously
while also communicating and sharing information
with other abusers.
•
Since 1988, there has been a massive increase in
online child abuse.
17
•
Predators often try to contact children through their
mobile phones rather than their computers.
•
Last year CEOP found that instant messaging on mobile
phones was used by offenders to make contact with
children in around third of public reports of grooming in
2012/13.
•
There is growing evidence to suggest that some apps
such as facial recognition are being used by predators.
•
Young people often feel invincible and less vulnerable
with apps such as Snapchat.
18
Most modern phones also have GPS tracking on them.
So for example, a young person accessing their
Facebook account, posting information of their
whereabouts and activities, is also likely to be
unwittingly supplying a map to their location which
can be used in association with Google Maps to find
them.
If they have posted images on themselves on their
account, a predatory adult will not only know their
name, and where they are, but also what they look like
and if the images are recent, what they are wearing.
19
Who is at risk?
•
The answer is
any
child or young person.
•
Even the most sensible and well balanced child
can be at risk. They can stumble across a site or
link with disturbing content, be targeted by a
predator, or be the subject of online bullying.
•
Some children are particularly vulnerable
however because they feel isolated or unhappy;
and may be seeking out friendships or support
online.
20
Did you know?
Young people can access the internet and social
networking sites through a range of devices such as
mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles such as
Nintendo, Wii, Play Stations, Xbox, and ‘smart’
televisions.
21
What can I do?
22
Raise your own awareness
•
Have a look at some of the resources out there.
There are lots of websites for parents. Facebook,
YouTube all have free guidance too
•
Go on CEOP’s website and access free resources.
Look at some of them with your child.
•
Most local authorities have free resources you can
access.
http://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/e-
safety.html
•
Keep updated - technology is advancing and
changing all the time, as is the way that children and
young people are accessing the internet.
23
Raise other people’s awareness
•
How aware are other members of your family?
•
What about your friends or your children’s
friends? Are your children safe when they visit
them or stay overnight?
•
Talk to other parents about game and film
classifications- they are there for a reason!
•
Reflect on how you and others use social media
such as Facebook and what you post on there
about your children
24
Raise your child’s awareness
•
Talk to them and find out how they access the
internet.
•
Talk to them about what you have learned today
•
Show them some of the resources and look at some
websites together
▫
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-
children-safe/share-aware/
•
Agree some ground rules and talk to them about
simple steps such as profile pictures, naming
devices, giving out information, privacy and GPS
settings
•
Get them to talk to their friends about it
25
26
Take some precautions
•
Set up pins, filters and parental guidance controls. Most
companies offer advice on how to do this or you can Google it
online (on Mumsnet for example)
•
Set up computers with filters to block abusive content
•
Give children practical advice on things like safe email
addresses and avators; use of webcams; and making sure they
know how to report abuse.
•
Keep games consoles in the main living area – NOT
BEDROOMS
•
Supervise children accessing the internet or using technology.
Are you sure you know what they are doing when they are not
with you and who they are having contact with?
•
Subscribe to some free publications such as Vodafone’s
Digital Parenting
http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents.html
27
If the worst happens…
•
Report it!
This may be to CEOP through the Report Abuse
button or by phoning the police.
•
Don’t get rid of any evidence.
Most online abuse leaves
an evidence trail. Don’t delete abusive messages or images.
•
Don’t get in touch with the person concerned
. You may
tip them off and they may destroy evidence
•
Get some support for yourself and your family
from
somewhere like Childline or a local support group/service.
•
Get advice if your child has posted something they
shouldn’t.
Although difficult, it is not impossible to do this.
The Internet Watch Foundation website offers advice to
parents on this- https://www.iwf.org.uk/
28
And finally… Resources!
•
CEOP
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
•
NSPCC Share Aware
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-
safe/share-aware/
•
Some Grids for Learning have free e-safety games, health checks for Facebook pages,
and resources list designed for parents and children
▫
http://www.swgfl.org.uk/products-services/Online-Safety-Services/E-Safety-
Resources
▫
http://www.thegrid.org.uk/eservices/safety/
•
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk
interactive resources for younger children
•
Cybermentors-
http://www.digizen.org/
•
Childnet -
http://www.childnet.com/
•
Parents Protect!
http://www.parentsprotect.co.uk/
•
Saferinternet.org.uk
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
•
Vodafone Digital Parenting
http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents.html
•
Kirklees e-safety for parents
http://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/internet-
safety.html
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You Tube, Facebook, Playstation etc all have parental guidance available online
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Gain valuable insights into the risks children face online, including key facts about internet and mobile technology usage, ways to address and prevent risks, and resources for parents and children. Discover statistics on children's online behavior and the prevalence of social networking among various age groups. Understand how children navigate the online world and gain essential skills while using technology.
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e-Safety Presentation for Parents The Mount School 3rdMarch 2015
2 Welcome This event will enable you to have a better understanding of how the internet and other technology, which often forms a normal and regular part of children s lives, can also place them at risk of harm We will look at some of those risks and ways to address and prevent them
3 We are going to look at: Some key facts about internet and mobile technology and the way it is used by children What some of the risks may be How some of the risks can be addressed Some of the resources that can be accessed and used by you and your children
4 The internet and technology The internet is now a central part of most of our lives Children s lives are increasingly dominated by the internet and mobile technology (whether we are comfortable with it or not!)
5 Statistics 93% of children use a computer and phone 8 out of 10 teenagers have a home computer, mobile phone and games console 1,400,000 UK pupils have their own web space In 2010, 75% of 5-7 year olds and 93% of 8-11 year olds were estimated to use the internet regularly (Ofcom, March 2010). A significant percentage access the net without their parents knowing about it. Half of children aged 9-12 are using social networking sites (EUKidsOnline, 2011) The number of text messages sent every day exceeds the total population of the planet
6 Statistics Social Networking 1 in 5, 8-11 year olds have a social network profile 1 in 20, 5 7 year olds have a social network profile 7 in 10, 12 15 year olds have a social network profile 5 million Facebook users under the age of 10
7 Children are natives in the online world, most are unaware of life without: iPhones Games consoles Google Email Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, You Tube They feel confident using new sites and technologies, moving from site to site with ease.
8 Children accessing the internet is not a bad thing ! Whilst online and using technology, children are gaining new skills in:
9 But there are risks! What do you think are the top 5 risks children face when using the internet? Cyber-bullying Grooming/ Abuse Over-sharing/ inappropriate content Being too involved in the on-line world, rather than reality/ distraction Seeing inappropriate material
10 en-gb bebo Yahoo! 360 YouTube
11 What are the risks to my child?
12 Risks Information about children is used by others to approach, groom and sometimes abuse them. The abuse can be remote or direct. Information they post is used to bully them or technology is used to send abusive and unpleasant messages to (or about) them (Cyberbullying). They are exposed to harmful or abusive content from other internet users. Research conducted by ATVOD in 2014 concluded that children as young as 6 were accessing pornography. They access virtual life gaming sites which have abusive images or content on them or are accidentally exposed to unsuitable websites.
13 Risks Social Media Today, social media are all around us; making it simpler to communicate and make contacts, opening doors to new exciting opportunities for creativity and education. CEOP 2011
14 Social Media Online technology allows children and young people to post information about themselves - their friends, their activities, their location, their identify, their photos and other information. It allows children and young people to form friendships with people they haven t met in person. The information young people post makes them visible to predators and is often used to find out more about them. Often young people draw attention to themselves by trying to look older or more sophisticated in images they post online, or by using email address or avatars which are sexually suggestive or give away their ages.
15 Age restrictions The minimum age to open an account on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Kik, and Snapchat is 13. For Vine, Tinder and Yik Yak it's 17. YouTube requires account holders to be 18, but a 13- year-old can sign up with a parent's permission. Despite these clearly stated and published age restrictions, large and growing numbers of children 12 and under are using social media networks, often with their parent's knowledge and consent.
16 Overuse Some young people can also overuse the internet and technology to such an extent that personal communication and interaction becomes secondary, or they become obsessed with it (particularly boys and gaming). In the long term, these children may have difficulty in concentrating or maintaining social relationships. They may also have behavioural issues. Ultimately there may also be other health consequences.
17 Grooming/ Sex Abuse Anonymity. Sites like Facebook, MySpace and Bebo do not require proof of age or identity. They can do what they want in the safety of their own homes. The internet represents a reduced risk to engage in illegal activity. This increases the demand for child abuse images, especially for new or novel material. They can access numerous children simultaneously while also communicating and sharing information with other abusers. Since 1988, there has been a massive increase in online child abuse.
18 Predators often try to contact children through their mobile phones rather than their computers. Last year CEOP found that instant messaging on mobile phones was used by offenders to make contact with children in around third of public reports of grooming in 2012/13. There is growing evidence to suggest that some apps such as facial recognition are being used by predators. Young people often feel invincible and less vulnerable with apps such as Snapchat.
19 Most modern phones also have GPS tracking on them. So for example, a young person accessing their Facebook account, posting information of their whereabouts and activities, is also likely to be unwittingly supplying a map to their location which can be used in association with Google Maps to find them. If they have posted images on themselves on their account, a predatory adult will not only know their name, and where they are, but also what they look like and if the images are recent, what they are wearing.
20 Who is at risk? The answer is any child or young person. Even the most sensible and well balanced child can be at risk. They can stumble across a site or link with disturbing content, be targeted by a predator, or be the subject of online bullying. Some children are particularly vulnerable however because they feel isolated or unhappy; and may be seeking out friendships or support online.
21 Did you know? Young people can access the internet and social networking sites through a range of devices such as mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles such as Nintendo, Wii, Play Stations, Xbox, and smart televisions.
22 What can I do?
23 Raise your own awareness Have a look at some of the resources out there. There are lots of websites for parents. Facebook, YouTube all have free guidance too Go on CEOP s website and access free resources. Look at some of them with your child. Most local authorities have free resources you can access. http://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/e- safety.html Keep updated - technology is advancing and changing all the time, as is the way that children and young people are accessing the internet.
24 Raise other people s awareness How aware are other members of your family? What about your friends or your children s friends? Are your children safe when they visit them or stay overnight? Talk to other parents about game and film classifications- they are there for a reason! Reflect on how you and others use social media such as Facebook and what you post on there about your children
25 Raise your child s awareness Talk to them and find out how they access the internet. Talk to them about what you have learned today Show them some of the resources and look at some websites together http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping- children-safe/share-aware/ Agree some ground rules and talk to them about simple steps such as profile pictures, naming devices, giving out information, privacy and GPS settings Get them to talk to their friends about it
27 Take some precautions Set up pins, filters and parental guidance controls. Most companies offer advice on how to do this or you can Google it online (on Mumsnet for example) Set up computers with filters to block abusive content Give children practical advice on things like safe email addresses and avators; use of webcams; and making sure they know how to report abuse. Keep games consoles in the main living area NOT BEDROOMS Supervise children accessing the internet or using technology. Are you sure you know what they are doing when they are not with you and who they are having contact with? Subscribe to some free publications such as Vodafone s Digital Parenting http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents.html
28 If the worst happens Report it! This may be to CEOP through the Report Abuse button or by phoning the police. Don t get rid of any evidence. Most online abuse leaves an evidence trail. Don t delete abusive messages or images. Don t get in touch with the person concerned. You may tip them off and they may destroy evidence Get some support for yourself and your family from somewhere like Childline or a local support group/service. Get advice if your child has posted something they shouldn t. Although difficult, it is not impossible to do this. The Internet Watch Foundation website offers advice to parents on this- https://www.iwf.org.uk/
29 And finally Resources! CEOP www.thinkuknow.co.uk NSPCC Share Aware http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children- safe/share-aware/ Some Grids for Learning have free e-safety games, health checks for Facebook pages, and resources list designed for parents and children http://www.swgfl.org.uk/products-services/Online-Safety-Services/E-Safety- Resources http://www.thegrid.org.uk/eservices/safety/ http://www.kidsmart.org.uk interactive resources for younger children Cybermentors- http://www.digizen.org/ Childnet - http://www.childnet.com/ Parents Protect! http://www.parentsprotect.co.uk/ Saferinternet.org.uk http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/ Vodafone Digital Parenting http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents.html Kirklees e-safety for parents http://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/internet- safety.html You Tube, Facebook, Playstation etc all have parental guidance available online
