Online Safety

The Internet is a wonderful place, full of fun and information, but like lots of things in life a few simple rules will make sure you stay safe AND have lots of fun!

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• Don't tell anyone which school you go to or where you live.

• Don't give anyone any detailed information about yourself, such as your age, your phone number or your home address.

• When someone asks where you're from, it's best only to say a region or a town - never give anyone your home address.

• The only name you should give out is your nickname or your first name.

• Never send anyone a picture of yourself or your family or your friends to anyone you don't already know and trust.

• Don't give anyone your email address. The last thing you want is people hassling you with email messages or adding your address to their spamming lists!

• Don't believe everything people tell you. If all you can see is the words they are typing, you can't be 100% sure that they're who they say they are.

[Adapted from www.bbc.co.uk]