Are you aware of what your children are up to on-line? Are you concerned about who they may be talking to? Do you worry that they know more than you do? Do you know how to protect your children and help them access the internet safely?

Well don't panic! The internet can be a very safe place. You and your children just need to know the risks and learn some sensible rules. There are lots of people to give you advice and some excellent websites. Take a look at the following links:            

Start with this website which has a fully interactive and multimedia approach to help you help your children make the most of the internet safely. It is really easy to understand and very clear.

www.childnet-int.org/kia

This website has materials written for children of different ages. It has lots of activites, advice and is a good way to help them understand the issues.

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

The Virtual Globe Taskforce and CEOP are organisations that monitor the internet and protect children

http://www.virtualglobetaskforce.com/          http://www.ceop.gov.uk/