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Staying Safe Technology

This section provides valuable links for parents to information regarding modern communication technologies.

Social Networking

You've heard of Facebook, Bebo or MySpace but aren't sure what they are or what the risks are? Not sure what blogs are?

Useful Resources:

Information on Social Networking from ChildNet.

Mobiles

Perhaps your children have mobiles but you aren't sure of the risks? Perhaps your children are pressuring you to get a mobile - click on the link below to discover more.

Useful Resources:

"What parents need to know about mobile phones", a guide provided by Orange.

Internet

Want to know more about the Internet and the World Wide Web?

Useful Resources:

A guide to the Internet, provided by the BBC.

Instant Messaging

Your children may use Instant Messengers (such as MSN) but you aren't sure what they are, how they work or what the issues are?

Useful Resources:

A BBC guide to instant messaging.

Peer to Peer

Do your children share files across the Internet? This link will explain how file sharing systems work.

Useful Resources:

Information on Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing, provided by ChildNet.

Email

Do you have issues with SPAM mail or just want to know more about what email is?

Useful Resources:

A guide to email for parents and teachers, provided by the BBC.

Chatrooms

Have you heard of Chat sites but are not sure what they are?

Useful Resources:

A BBC guide to online chatrooms.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying takes many forms, find out how to deal with it if and when it happens.

Useful Resources:

The Kidscape guide to cyberbullying.

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