8 out of 10 teenagers have a home computer, mobile phone and games console
1.2 billion registered Facebook users
There are over 40,000 searches on Google each second
The number of text messages sent every day exceeds the total population of the planet
Changes in Internet use:
74% have internet access at home
98% have access somewhere
24% have broadband at home
43% have internet access in their bedroom
The Dangers
Just over a third have made friends with people online that they did not know before and nearly half of these have gone on to meet this person in real life. Around one in six young people (16 per cent) revealed that they had found or been sent things (pictures, links, videos etc.) online which made them feel uncomfortable or worried. Of the items reported (n=2,318), one in five (20 per cent) reported seeing rude images including nudity or pornography. A similar proportion (18 per cent) reported personal insults or bullying.
The Dangers
Only 7% of parents think their child has received such material / comments At age 10, 40% of children believe their parents always know every detail of their online activities.
Games console or mobile phones were more likely to be the type of device used (16% and 15%).
Age Appropriate?
Three-quarters (76%) of young people report that they play games on their device. Of the young people playing age-inappropriate games (n=1,729), two-thirds (68%) were boys and one third (32%) were girls.
Why All The Fuss?
Video – IM This is the story of a primary aged pupil who uses instant messaging to contact her friends. Note the ease with which she gives information away.
Video - Joe This film was produced by Childnet International for the DCSF. It aims to show the consequences of misusing technology to bully another person.
Photos – Handle With Care
Once it’s out there – Meta Data & GPS
Facebook – Friend or Foe?
Privacy Settings
What Can People See?
Control Visibility
Personal Details
Keep Evidence
Don’t Reply!
Tell an Adult
• 60% told someone. Of those… • 77% reported the bullying stopped • 11% reported improvement but not cessation • 3% said reporting the issue did not help • 2% indicated that reporting the issue made it worse • 6% did not respond to the question
ISP Protection
Childnet has links to all the major e-safety sites
The Know it all resources are provided to help educate parents and trainee teachers. The parent’s CDROM can be obtained free of charge.
Myguide.gov is a site designed to encourage adults to learn about the internet – there are simple lessons which can be done online and also a free email address. Parents can also attend hands-on sessions if they are very insecure.
SMART rules SAFE – Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – including full name and email address - to people who you don’t trust online.
MEETING – Meeting up with someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parent’s/carer’s permission and even then only when they can be present.
ACCEPTING – Accepting e-mails, IM messages or opening files from people you don’t know can be dangerous – they may contain viruses or nasty messages!
RELIABLE
– Someone online may be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet may not be true. Check information and advice on other websites, in books or ask someone who may know.
TELL
– Tell your parent/carer or teacher if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.
Thank You
Please feel free to ask questions!
Additional Resources S.M.A.R.T. Adventure Videos S.M.A.R.T. Adventure Lesson Plans Online Resources for EYFS Resources for KS1 & KS2
