SCARY CHALLENGES ONLINE

Please see the DfE Guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/harmful-online-challenges-and-online-hoaxes/harmful-online-challenges-and-online-hoaxes

Online Grooming New Campaign (Internet watch Foundation)

Please click on the link to watch the video 'Where's Klaus?' (You can find it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4GKXsAOYZE) In it, a series of (unsuitable) people turn up at Klaus' house and his Mum lets them in. The end of the video is perhaps the most disturbing of all.

A new IWF safety campaign aims to help parents have conversations with their children about keeping their 'door' closed to child sexual abusers. The campaign includes a booklet for parents, explaining the risks, explaining why children are vulnerable, and suggests practice steps that parents can take.

The mnemonic used in the campaign is TALK:
 

• TALK to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns.
• AGREE ground rules about the way you use technology as a family.
• LEARN about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life.
• KNOW how to use tools, apps and settings that can help to keep your child safe online.

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