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On this page you’ll find hints and tips to help you surf the Internet safely.

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Surfing the Net

  • Make sure a parent, teacher or guardian knows when you’re using the Internet.
  • Tell your parent, carer or trusted adult if you ever find yourself in a situation online where you feel uncomfortable, worried or if someone is being bullied onlineunhappy. If this happens tell an adult that you trust immediately!
  • Report concerns to the Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre (CEOP).
  • Use internet websites, blogs, etc with caution and know how to block and report unwanted users.
  • Only use a webcam with people you know.
  • If a website asks you to register with them and you have to fill out an email form, always ask for an adult’s opinion.

Passwords

  • Passwords only keep you safe if they are completely secret.
  • Try not to use names of your family or pets because people can guess them quite easily.
  • Use a mix of letters and numbers instead.

Email Safety

  • Unless you have permission from an adult, you should never give out personal details such as:
    • your name
    • your home address
    • details of your school
    • your email address
    • your home phone number or mobile number
    • a photo of yourself
    • your parents’ credit card details
  • Don’t open emails, downloads or attachments from people you don’t know: these might contain viruses
  • If you get an email with rude or unpleasant things, you must tell a responsible adult straight away and don’t reply to it! Remember that it’s not your fault that someone has sent you this.
  • Spam, or unwanted emails, are usually aimed at adults and can be upsetting for children.
    • Most internet and email companies have some sort of system in place to block spam.
    • There is special software which can stop spam getting into your Inbox.
    • Speak to a parent or guardian if you are at all worried.

External Internet Saftey Links

CEOP’s Thinkuknow website provides films and games to play on how to stay safer online.

Childnet has produced a range of online safety resources including Chatdanger.com and Know IT All

External websites are out of the control of The Young Archaeologists’ Club. Whilst we have carried out an initial check that the content of the website is suitable for The Young Archaeologists’ Club age range, The Young Archaeologists’ Club is not responsible for the content of these external sites. If you feel that the link is unsuitable, please do let us know.