Online Safety Videos

Further to our successful online safety day in school with i-vengers, over May and June we will be sharing a number of short videos with you.

The aim of these is make parent/carers aware of the risks and issues children may face online and where to go for extra support.

We will share be sharing a number of videos covering the following topics;

    • Online Risk
    • Online Gaming
    • YouTube
    • Social Media
    • Child Exploitation
    • Screentime
    • Artificial Intelligence

Although much of the information in these videos are ok for children, there is some information that may not be appropriate. Please take precautions when watching any of the videos (e.g. wear headphones).

Video 5 – Social Media

Useful Links:

Common Sense Media – this is a one-stop shop to find further, useful information for parents. Whether it’s an app, a game or a book it’s a good chance it’s here. Just use the search bar at the top of the page. https://www.commonsensemedia.org

TikTok Safety and Wellbeing features: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/safety

Instagram – a guide for parents. https://about.instagram.com/community/parents

Live streaming – risks and advice: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-live-streaming/

Social Media Risks and Rewards https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/social-media-advice-hub/

Disrupted childhood – the cost of persuasive design: https://5rightsfoundation.com/uploads/Disrupted-Childhood-2023-v2.pdf

How to spot dangerous online challenges: https://www.flipsnack.com/internetmattersorg/how-to-spot-dangerous-online-challenges-internet-matters/full-view.html

Snapchat – latest safety features: https://values.snap.com/news/new-features-to-help-protect-our-community?lang=en-GB

 

 

Video 4 – YouTube

Useful Links:

In the video I mention some features in YouTube which can help you as a parent. These are Supervised Experience (in the main YouTube app) and Parent Allowlisting (in the YouTube Kids app). This link has 5 short videos explaining what these are and how to set them up:

https://www.esafety-adviser.com/youtube-parental-restrictions/

Information on the Google Family Link app, which also includes how to set up a Google (plus YouTube) account for children under 13:  https://families.google/familylink/faq/#:~:text=Parents%20can%20also%20create%20a,device%20with%20their%20new%20account.

 

 

Video 3 – Gaming

Useful Links:

Gaming – the benefits: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-gaming-advice/online-gaming-the-benefits/

Gaming Hub – Lots of useful information here: gaming age guides, what you need to know, choosing the best games, setting limits and more: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/online-gaming-advice/

Common Sense Media – If your child is asking you about a game and you’re not sure, it’s worth having a look on the Common Sense Media website where you can find advice and opinion about thousands of games. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews

Taming Gaming – this is a brilliant resource for parents, with lots of useful information. The site is owned by a father who is a big gaming enthusiast. https://www.taminggaming.com/features/Curated+Lists+of+Amazing+Video+Games+that+Parents+Love

Ask About Games – A great site to get lots of useful information and tips. https://askaboutgames.com

 

Video 2 – Online Risk

Useful Links:

One of the main concerns from parents is related to adult content. Here is a link that will help you to learn a little more, tips to protect your child and how you can deal with it.https://www.internetmatters.org/issues/online-pornography/

Another concern is related to youth produced sexual images (sometimes called sexting). Here you will find some very useful information. In particular the document ‘Look at Me’ is useful and particularly in relation to vulnerable chhttps://www.internetmatters.org/issues/sexting/ildren.

Video 1 – Introduction