Broadway Academy Staff and Families Handbook

Contents Page – Click on the titles to view the subject.
What is Online Safety?

• What information shouldn’t I put online
• The Facts
• How can I tell when a website is reliable or not reliable?

Is it necessary to talk about Online-Safety at home?

• Conversation starter ideas with your child
• Where do I start?
• Is it necessary to set online rules?
• The rules might include

What is a virtual world?

• How can I supervise my child?
• How much time is too much time?
• Managing time online
• The internet is constructive and can be fun.

What every Parent and Carer needs to know

• Hot Topics
• Explore online together
• Do you know who your child is talking to online?
• Setting rules and boundaries
• Making sure the content is age-appropriate
• Using parental controls
• Privacy settings

Playing games online

• Parental Controles
• Mobiles and tabets
• Location Tracking
• Taking Pictures
• Think before you post

Agreeing times your child can go online

• Inappropriate behaviour
• Meeting friends or strangers
• Messaging apps
• Networking sites
• Tips on social networking
• Safe private chat?
• Register on a website?
• Opening emails or downloads
• Dubious email

Can I block unwanted email?

• Spam
• Malware
• Phishing
• identity theft
• Avoid malicious websites
• Viruses, worms, trojan and spyware
• How can I protect myself

Resources and Credits.