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Staying Safe Technology
This section provides valuable links for parents to information regarding modern communication technologies.


Social Networking

You've heard of Facebook, Bebo or MySpace but aren't sure what they are or what the risks are? Not sure what blogs are?

Useful Resources:

Information on Social Networking from ChildNet.


Chatrooms

Have you heard of Chat sites but are not sure what they are?

Useful Resources:

A BBC guide to online chatrooms.


Mobiles

Perhaps you're children have mobiles but you arn't sure of the risks? Perhaps your children are pressuring you to get a mobile - click on the link below to discover more.

Useful Resources:

"What parents need to know about mobile phones", a guide provided by Orange.


Internet

Want to know more about what the Internet and World Wide Web is?

Useful Resources:

A guide to the Internet, provided by the BBC.


Instant Messaging

You're children may use Instant Messengers (such as MSN) but you aren't sure what they are, how they work or what the issues are?

Useful Resources:

A BBC guide to instant messaging.


Peer to Peer

Do your children share files across the Internet? This link will explain how file sharing systems works.

Useful Resources:

Information on Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing, provided by ChildNet.


Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying takes many forms, find out how to deal with it if and when it happens.

Useful Resources:

The Kidscape guide to cyberbullying.


Email

Do you have issues with SPAM mail or just want to know more about what email is?

Useful Resources:

A guide to email for parents and teachers, provided by the BBC.


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