This page contains useful information about e-safety which can help you stay safe in todays digital world.

Many young people use the internet and other electronic devices almost every day - so staying safe while you are online is very important.

But... it's not just on the internet where you need to take care. Text messages, emails and mobile phones with cameras can be used for 'cyber bullying' or for unwanted attention.

Please read on to find out more...

Staying safe online

The internet has many uses and is a great place to be. You can use it to do your homework, send emails, talk to friends, meet new people, share photos and much more.

Remember the saying "don't talk to strangers?".  You might think this does not apply online as the person you are talking to cannot see you, but if you cannot see them either how do you know who they are?  They might say they are the same age as you but they might not be.

      You need to be carefull what you do and what you say when you are online

- Don't give out your telephone number
- Don't give out your address or date of Birth (DOB)
- Don't arrange to meet anyone alone

You also need to be careful about posting photos online. A photo that shows your school uniform or school logo can be used to find out what school you go to. If you have posted your real name it would not be too difficult to find you.

The internet is there to be enjoyed. It is a great place to talk to friends and meet new people, but always think before you give out any information.

                     Not everyone you talk to will be who they say they are

                      CEOP

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is part of the UK police. CEOP is dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse wherever they may be.

CEOP have a "Report Abuse" button which can be used to report a range of problems direct to the police who will take action. You can report unwanted sexual behaviour or advances, harmful content, cyber bullying, abusive emails or text messages, hacking and viruses.

The 'Report Abuse' button appears on Microsoft's instant messaging service and many other websites are starting to show it too. We have added this button to several pages on this website.

Note: You can click on the "Report Abuse" button to see what sort of things you can report (so you know for future reference) without actually making a report.

The CEOP 'ThinkuKnow' educational programme is a valuable resource to help young people stay safe. You can visit this great site at www.thinkuknow.co.uk.

Cyber Bullying

Cyber Bullying is when someone is bullied on the internet, receives nasty emails or text messages. Some people also use mobile phones with cameras on them to bully people.

Some people might think cyber bullying is just a bit of fun Just a laugh or a joke. In reality cyber bullying is just as harmful as any other type of bullying and should NOT BE TOLERATED.

If you or anyone you know experience any form of bullying you should tell a teacher or your parents.

                CYBER BULLYING SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED

                    CYBER BULLYING SHOULD BE REPORTED

Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)

Each of the five local authorities in Tyne and Wear have their own Local Safeguarding Children Board. This is a multi-skilled team of specialists who ensure that measures have been taken to safeguard all children in their area and promote their welfare.

e-safety is one of the many subjects the LSCB cover.

You can find out more about Local Safeguarding Children Boards and what they do by visiting one of the websites below.

  - Gateshead LSCB website

  - Sunderland LSCB website

  - Newcastle LSCB website

  - North Tyneside LSCB website

  - South Tyneside LSCB website

We will be adding more e-safety information

to this page over the next few weeks

so please visit us again soon.

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