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Top Tips 7-11 year olds
Use these tips to help you stay safe from scams online and enjoy your time learning, playing and chatting with others.
Look for signs that something online cannot be trusted
Your password is like the key to your front door, you shouldn’t share it with other people. Make sure to use a password that is hard to guess. It shouldn’t contain any personal information and is best when it’s a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols.
Combining random words can help make more memorable passwords if you’re worried about forgetting it!
Use a secure password
Your password is like the key to your front door, you shouldn’t share it with other people. Make sure to use a password that is hard to guess. It shouldn’t contain any personal information and is best when it’s a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols.
Combining random words can help make more memorable passwords if you’re worried about forgetting it!
Think carefully about when and where you share your personal information
Personal information is all the details that could help someone work out who you are and includes your name, address, school, passwords and more. Sometimes you have to share your personal information, like when you’re setting up a new online account, but some people will also try to steal these details.
Never share your personal information with other players or users online, and don’t enter your details on websites or forms without speaking to a trusted adult first.
Not everyone online can be trusted, including in games
You may enjoy playing games online with other people, but remember that not everyone you chat with can be trusted. If you only know someone from the internet, make sure your chat stays on safe topics, like the game you’re playing together. If someone asks you to chat with them privately or on a different app, be careful as this could be a sign they’re trying to trick you.
If a player offers you an amazing trade, but won’t use the trade tool in the game, they may be trying to steal from you. Only trade in games using the official trading tools.
Ask for help, including if you want to make an online purchase
Being targeted by a scam is never your fault and it’s always okay to ask for help. Speak to trusted adults like your parents, grandparents, teachers, or club leaders if something goes wrong online or if you see something that you’re not sure about.
Remember, if you want to buy something online, you should always ask first to make sure you have permission and the money to do so!
Safer Internet Day 2024
Top Tips For 7-11 year olds
The internet can be a great place to have fun, play and chat with others and learn new things. Have a look at these tips which will help you stay safe and positive online:
Inspire change by talking about what you do online with people you know
If you find something that you love doing on the internet, let your friends and family know! You can tell them about it and they might enjoy it too! If you come across something on the internet that worries or upsets you, tell a trusted adult and they can help you to block or report it if needed.
Make a difference by being kind online
It can be fun to play and chat with others online, but always think about how your actions and words can make others feel. Make sure to consider the feelings of others before you post and see if you can challenge yourself to make someone smile!
Manage influence by using different sources
When you are looking at things online, make sure you are looking at a range of sources, like different websites, videos and apps. This will help give you a balanced view and help you to recognise different people’s opinions. If we compare different people’s views, we can learn more and form our own ideas.
Navigate change by talking to an adult
Talk about who children can and cannot trust on the internet.
Change online can be great if there are new games or videos you like to watch, but it can sometimes feel worrying. If something has changed online and it is making you feel worried, upset or confused, tell a trusted adult who will be able to help you make your online experience more positive!
Think U Know
Think U Know
Think U Know
Find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. There are special sections for all age groups and parents on how to be safe online. Click on the picture for ages 5-7 and on the button for ages 8-11.
CBBC Own It
Think U Know
Think U Know
Advice and information about all online issues from CBBC.
Childline
Think U Know
Childline
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or by clicking the logo.
CEOP
Childline
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
Bully Busters
The Bully Busters website has help and advice about all types of bullying including cyberbullying. Remember to take look If you or someone you know is being bullied. If you need to ring, the helpline is open from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Y5 and Y6 should remember from the sessions in school that bullying is STOP - 'Several Times On Purpose' and SOS 'Safety Over Silence'.
Be Internet Legends
Become an Internet Legend with Interland, an online adventure that teaches the key lessons of internet safety through four fun, challenging games.
Ollie
Ollie
Ollie
Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11 funded by BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me initiative, which aims to make a difference to children’s emotional wellbeing. Ollee is created by Parent Zone.
Ollee aims to help children reflect on how they feel and to process their experiences with the support and help of their parents and carers, offering advice and support they can also store for lat