eSafety at Rhyddings

Infrastructure

• Filtering software
• Key logging
• Key word filtering
• Varied access for different year groups and mobile device access

Acceptable Network Use Policy

Do you know which social media networks your child is using?

Most popular networks

• Facebook
• Twitter
• WhatsApp
• Snapchat
• Instagram
• Ask.fm
• But there are many, many more.

Social Media Safety

• Do you know the minimum age requirements?
• Do you know how to set privacy settings?
• Do you know how to report issues?

Minimum Age Requirements

• Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat, Reddit, Youtube =13
• WhatsApp = 16
• Twitter = no minimum age

Do you know what information your child is sharing on social media?

Do you know who your child is interacting with on social media?

Digital Footprint

• What goes online, stays online
• Colleges, universities and employers routinely Google candidates
• Who could access personal or sensitive information?

It's not all doom and gloom.

• Used properly, social media is a great tool.
• Appropriate social media skills are in demand from employers.

Source: Financial Times

What can you do to help?

• Talk to your child about the networks they're using.
• Check privacy settings.
• Routinely check their digital footprint.
• Have regular conversations about eSafety.

Resources

• Rhyddings website
• Safer Internet Centre
• Safesmartsocial.com
• Social media help sections