Online Safety
Staying safe online is super important, especially since the internet is full of amazing things to explore and learn! But, there are also some things that can be tricky or even dangerous, like cyberbullying, seeing things you shouldn’t, or talking to people you don’t know. To stay safe, it’s important to remember a few simple rules: never share your personal information, like your full name or where you live, with anyone online. Be careful about what you click on and who you talk to, and always tell a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right. The internet is a great place to learn new things, play games, and talk to our friends, but it's also important to remember that not everything online is safe. Just like in the real world, there are some people and things on the internet that can try to trick us or make us feel uncomfortable.
There are lots of fun and helpful websites that can teach you how to stay safe while using the internet. These sites have cool games, videos, and tips that make learning about online safety fun and easy. They’ll help you understand how to use the internet in a safe and smart way. Here are some great websites for you to check out, click on the pictures/links below:
![]() | Play the Kind Kingdom in Interland!
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![]() | ThinkUKnow: You can play games and find advice about safe ways to game, chat and share online. Choose your age group: If you or a friend is worried about something that's happened to you online or you're uncomfortable with something that another person on the internet is asking you to do, then don't keep it to yourself - you can report it here. |
The children's activity zone has lots of online safety advice, plus you can watch videos, and learn the SMART rules.
Digiduck Stories for children aged 3-7: Follow Digiduck® and his pals in these stories of friendship, responsibility and critical thinking online.
Watch the Adventures of Kara, Winston and the SMART Crew cartoons (for children aged 7-11), which illustrate 5 online safety SMART rules. | |
![]() | NSPCC Net Aware online safety resources provides support and advice about online and mobile safety, such as how to stay safe online and how to set up privacy settings; as well as tools and resources such as Report Remove and the Coping Kit which has offline activities to help you cope with feeling low or bored. |
![]() | Here you will find films, storybooks and other fun sites, with plenty of information to help you enjoy your time online and stay safe on the internet. |
![]() | Lots of advice on different topics, such as what to do if you have seen something upsetting online; how to cope with change and uncertainty; quizzes; plus some meditation! |
Key tips on how to stay safe online:
Worried about something that has happened online? Sometimes things happen online that make us feel worried, scared or upset. Whatever has happened, it's not your fault. Visit our 'Are you worried about anything?' page for advice on who to contact or how to get help. |