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Online Safety

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This lesson will cover:

Some of the dangers associated with Internet use.

Staying safe scenarios.

Safe and responsible practice when usingthe Internet.

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Online dangers

Are these stories familiar?Is the Internet a safe place?Does illegal activity occur online?Should we stay away from using the Internet?

There are dangers, but that doesn’t mean we should forget the benefits. So what can we do to

keep ourselves safe online?

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Staying safe scenarios

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Safe or not safe?

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Know your terms?

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Online safety@school

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Discussion

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Being responsible

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Social networking dangers

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Case studies

Sadly, there is no real way to stop malicious people that want to use the Internet to cause harm from doing so.

In 2010, John Keady was jailed. He used dating

sites and Facebook to find victims that he could trick into

giving him money.

In 2010, a 15-year-old student

committed suicide.

Facebook bullying was thought to be

a contributing factor.

In 2010, Michael Williams was

convicted after using Facebook and Bebo to help

him commit sexual abuse on

children.

Thankfully these cases are rare, but the fact that they do occur demonstrates the need to take care and educate yourself.

Many organizations, like Childline, canhelp teenagers cope with a number of online issues.

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CEOP

www.ceop.gov.uk/reportabuse/index.asp

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre exists to help make the Internet a safer place to use.

CEOP have a browser button which when clicked will automatically re-route you to helpful advice and information .

You can find the browser button at:

CEOP is operated by the police and is the place to report any serious allegation. Talking to parents, teachers or Childline can help if you are unsure of the severity of an online offence.

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Protecting others

Once you know the potential hazards of the Internet, you can play a important part in keeping your friends and family safe. You can:

help others to find safe sites to use and purchase fromprevent the spread of viruses by adopting sensible e-mail practicesreport any suspicious online behaviour you see (younger or less experienced Internet users are often the most at risk).

Protecting yourself and your friends means you’llgain the most benefit from what the Internet offers