Parents Guide to Internet Safety regarding Internet Apps and Online Games.

The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with friends and other kids, and play interactive games.

But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Using apps and websites where kids interact, predators may pose as a child or teen looking to make a new friend. They might prod the child to exchange personal information, such as address and phone number, or encourage kids to call them, seeing their phone number via caller ID or ask them to try to harm themselves (as recently seen with the Momo Challenge).

Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves. Talk with your kids, use tools to protect them, and keep an eye on their activities.

Online Protection Tools

Online tools let you control your kids' access to adult material and help protect them from Internet predators. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) provide parent-control options. You can also get software that helps block access to sites and restricts personal information from being sent online. Other programs can monitor and track online activity.

Below are a list of informative posters giving helpful tips for parents to access when needed.

Stay safe online everyone please.

Dear Parents / Guardians 

Please see the attached letter from the Minister regarding the release of the Children & Young People’s version of the Safer Schools App. 

It is recommended that our Parents & Guardians download the App and utilise the resources especially now as pupils are accessing Online and using online platforms currently more than ever. 
 
Thank you
Mr K Burns
(Principal)