Stay Safe, Play Safe

Always be careful if a stranger (someone you don't know) tries to make contact with you as they maybe very dangerous. Remember the important points below to try and stay safe out there…
 

Don’t... go with a stranger, whatever they offer you.
Don’t... ever get into a vehicle with a stranger.
Don’t... take anything offered to you from a stranger.
Don’t... go out on your own, try to always play with other children as it’s safer.
 

Strangers don’t normally approach when a group of friends is playing together, but always let your parent, guardian, or carer know where you are planning to go? What time you will be getting home? And which friends you are playing out with?

Online Strangers - Staying Safe

The Internet is an amazing source of knowledge and a brilliant communication tool in this modern world;

However, it is also is a place where there is extra danger from ‘on-line’ strangers. It is easy to remain anonymous on the web and this can encourage some people to make up things about themselves, even passing off someone else's face as their own. Be aware and try to think about the points below:

The following eight points should help you:

1. Talk to Parents/Guardians about rules for using the Internet. Different times of day and lengths of time online may want to be discussed in advance, so you don’t spend too long in front of the screen.
2. Make sure you know which sites areas you are allowed to visit and which ones are not suitable, some Internet providers do have safety measures in place to protect you from unsuitable material.
3. Don't give out personal details, photographs, or any other information that could be used to identify you, such as information about your family, where you live or the school you go to.
4. Never arrange to meet someone you've only ever previously met on the Internet without first telling your parents, getting their permission and taking a responsible adult with you. The first meeting should always be in a public place.
5. Always stay in public areas of chat and where there are other people around.
6. Don't open an attachment or download a file unless you know and trust the person who has sent it.
7. If somebody sends you a message on-line that you think is inappropriate and makes you feel bad, tell someone about it straight away. Remember it’s their fault, not yours. Never respond directly to anything you find disturbing - save or print it, log off and tell an adult.
8. Don’t Trust Anyone On-line! Remember, in the on-line world people might not be telling you the truth about themselves. People may be lying about who they are, their age, anything!