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Safe
Surf
Glubble is a free, dedicated
child-friendly web browser
that is an extension of Firefox.
The Glubble browser installs a family of web sites and child focused content, which parents
can add to or subtract from via a separate log-in. Read more...
You can download
Firefox for free here...
An American service for parents and children, that is free to download.
Kidzui gives families access to over 600,000 pre-approved web pages and content.
A browser for kids...read more
Hector the Protector is a free download that installs a safety button on your computer.
See something that worries you...press Hector the Protector. A screen saver is launched until an adult can provide help.
Hector was developed by
MIcrosoft New Zealand.
The internet is a fantastic invention. Information, images, awareness of other cultures, on-line activities for creativity and learning, as well as the ability for everyone to potentially publish their thoughts and creative output.
Adults use the internet in a different way to children. Young people use the web as a source of information, but also sharing and communication. Grown-ups tend to be more solitary and research biased in their use.
This short flash slideshow, below, highlights the benefits and some of the pitfalls for young people.
Just click the images to advance the film.
( Flash player required - dowload a free copy here.)
The presentation above was created by Childnet International, an organisation dedicated to keeping children safe on the web.
You can find more resources and information on their web site.
- Set personal websites to private
- Ensure your child knows how to block and delete contacts and how to save conversations
- Look out for security features on websites like and website addresses that start https (not just http)
- Install a filter to reduce inappropriate website content
- Install software like a pop up blocker and firewall and regularly update anti virus software to protect your computer
- Always read the privacy policy and terms and conditions before disclosing personal details online
- Create a "family" email address for signing up to things and use other addresses for friends and family
- Only use webcams with people you know offline and remember to turn them off after use
- Never click on unknown or suspicious hyperlinks or forward on chain emails
- Only download files from reputable sources
- Get involved with what your child is doing online and discuss who their online contacts are
- Talk to older children about potential employers and universities viewing their personal online content
- Agree internet (SMART) rules as a family about meeting up with online contacts and time spent online
- Talk to your child about what they can do if they are worried or feel uncomfortable about an online experience
- Discuss with your children the best people to report to in different situations (to an adult, to the service provider, to the police, to www.thinkuknow.co.uk, to ChildLine: 0800 11 11)
Useful parent and carer tips
Download a copy of these
Childnet top tips here
(MSWord document)
Useful web links
'Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom, at home or just to get with it.'
Another site from Childnet that is informative and helpful about using chat-rooms, text and mobile phones.
A great resource for parents and carers.
The internet is a great educational resource - a useful aid to parents, carers and children.
Don't panic about accessing the web.
Be cautious and sensible and use some of the great
advice and resources available through the Safe Surf page at Ridgeway Park Children Centre.
The Ridgeway Team
Comodo is a free firewall
for your computer.
You can download it
from this site.
Protects your PC from intrusive attacks and provides very informative messages about
what the programs on your computer are up to.
A safe and secure solution.
Just click
image to view
The Cbeebies web safety pages.
Quizzes, information and case studies to help parents and children to be web wise.
Fun to use too? Have you done the web safety quizz yet?