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With many UK children heading off to secondary school this year, some parents will purchase the child a mobile phone to help them stay in touch with family and friends. <\/p>\n
Mobile phones have empowered young people to stay connected in more ways than ever before but with that has come the dangers and risks of being online, including inappropriate content, speaking to people you don\u2019t know or privacy concerns.<\/p>\n
If your child uses a mobile phone or tablet, we\u2019ve compiled 15 tips to help them stay safe online.<\/p>\n
These tips are also available as a handy PDF which you can download and print for use in schools, colleges or with your family at home.<\/p>\n
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Download the printable PDF version: 15 Tips For Staying Safe Online<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. Trust<\/strong>. Only talk to people online that you know and trust in real life.<\/p>\n2. Don\u2019t give away personal information to strangers<\/strong> \u2013 never tell them where you live or where you go to school. If someone asks for a video or photo of you, it\u2019s okay to say no.<\/p>\n3. If you have social media or gaming accounts or profiles, you can set them to private<\/strong> so no-one, or just real life friends and family can see them.<\/p>\n4. Be aware of what you share.<\/strong> When you share something online, it\u2019s potentially on the internet forever, even if you delete it. You can\u2019t control what other people do with what you\u2019ve sent them.<\/p>\n5. If you see something that upsets you or someone is bullying you online, tell an adult that you trust<\/strong>. They can help.<\/p>\n6. Don\u2019t believe everything you see online.<\/strong> Not everything you see online is real. Sometimes people make up stories or create photos to make things look more exciting than they actually are.<\/p>\n7. Don\u2019t fall for scams and fake links.<\/strong> Don\u2019t click on links you\u2019re unsure of pass on messages from people you don\u2019t know. And avoid anything that asks for passwords or payment details.<\/p>\n8. Keep passwords safe.<\/strong> If you create a password, make sure it isn\u2019t something that others could easily guess to access your account and don\u2019t write it down where someone else could find it.<\/p>\n9. Be careful with what you sign up for.<\/strong> Sometimes websites or apps may offer rewards or prizes for signing up to their services but there may be payments required too. Be careful of hidden charges or what else you may be committing to \u2013 ensure you read terms and conditions.<\/p>\n10. Be kind online.<\/strong> Treat others with respect online. If someone upsets you with a message, don\u2019t react online. Tell an adult you trust.<\/p>\n11. Trust your instincts.<\/strong> If something doesn\u2019t feel right, it probably isn\u2019t. You are in control. If you feel uncomfortable talking to someone or what you\u2019re being asked to do you can block them and tell an adult you trust.<\/p>\n12. Take a trusted adult with you.<\/strong> If you decide to meet a friend you\u2019ve met online, stay safe by taking a trusted adult with you. Never meet someone on your own if you\u2019ve only spoken to them online.<\/p>\n13. Close down old accounts and social media profiles.<\/strong> If you have accounts for services you no longer use, close those accounts down and delete your profile.<\/p>\n14. Learn how to report and block.<\/strong> When using a website, app or gaming service for the first time, ensure you know how to report content that upsets you and block other users that you don\u2019t want to interact with.<\/p>\n15. Take a break.<\/strong> Too much time using a screen can make you tired and if you\u2019re tired you may make mistakes. Ensure you take regular breaks from your screen, whether that\u2019s a laptop, mobile phone, tablet or gaming monitor.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Other useful links and resources<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Mozillion Mobile Phone Guides<\/a><\/p>\nChildnet | Help, advice and resources for 11-18 year olds<\/a><\/p>\nUK Safer Internet Centre | Helping young people stay safe online<\/a><\/p>\nBuy a refurbished or new mobile phone for yourself or a family member<\/a><\/p>\n
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1. Trust<\/strong>. Only talk to people online that you know and trust in real life.<\/p>\n 2. Don\u2019t give away personal information to strangers<\/strong> \u2013 never tell them where you live or where you go to school. If someone asks for a video or photo of you, it\u2019s okay to say no.<\/p>\n 3. If you have social media or gaming accounts or profiles, you can set them to private<\/strong> so no-one, or just real life friends and family can see them.<\/p>\n 4. Be aware of what you share.<\/strong> When you share something online, it\u2019s potentially on the internet forever, even if you delete it. You can\u2019t control what other people do with what you\u2019ve sent them.<\/p>\n 5. If you see something that upsets you or someone is bullying you online, tell an adult that you trust<\/strong>. They can help.<\/p>\n 6. Don\u2019t believe everything you see online.<\/strong> Not everything you see online is real. Sometimes people make up stories or create photos to make things look more exciting than they actually are.<\/p>\n 7. Don\u2019t fall for scams and fake links.<\/strong> Don\u2019t click on links you\u2019re unsure of pass on messages from people you don\u2019t know. And avoid anything that asks for passwords or payment details.<\/p>\n 8. Keep passwords safe.<\/strong> If you create a password, make sure it isn\u2019t something that others could easily guess to access your account and don\u2019t write it down where someone else could find it.<\/p>\n 9. Be careful with what you sign up for.<\/strong> Sometimes websites or apps may offer rewards or prizes for signing up to their services but there may be payments required too. Be careful of hidden charges or what else you may be committing to \u2013 ensure you read terms and conditions.<\/p>\n 10. Be kind online.<\/strong> Treat others with respect online. If someone upsets you with a message, don\u2019t react online. Tell an adult you trust.<\/p>\n 11. Trust your instincts.<\/strong> If something doesn\u2019t feel right, it probably isn\u2019t. You are in control. If you feel uncomfortable talking to someone or what you\u2019re being asked to do you can block them and tell an adult you trust.<\/p>\n 12. Take a trusted adult with you.<\/strong> If you decide to meet a friend you\u2019ve met online, stay safe by taking a trusted adult with you. Never meet someone on your own if you\u2019ve only spoken to them online.<\/p>\n 13. Close down old accounts and social media profiles.<\/strong> If you have accounts for services you no longer use, close those accounts down and delete your profile.<\/p>\n 14. Learn how to report and block.<\/strong> When using a website, app or gaming service for the first time, ensure you know how to report content that upsets you and block other users that you don\u2019t want to interact with.<\/p>\n 15. Take a break.<\/strong> Too much time using a screen can make you tired and if you\u2019re tired you may make mistakes. Ensure you take regular breaks from your screen, whether that\u2019s a laptop, mobile phone, tablet or gaming monitor.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Mozillion Mobile Phone Guides<\/a><\/p>\n Childnet | Help, advice and resources for 11-18 year olds<\/a><\/p>\n UK Safer Internet Centre | Helping young people stay safe online<\/a><\/p>\n Buy a refurbished or new mobile phone for yourself or a family member<\/a><\/p>\nOther useful links and resources<\/b><\/h3>\n