SAFER INTERNET DAY: 7 FEBRUARY 2023
Ahead of Safer Internet Day 2023 on Tuesday 7 February Scottish Curling are raising awareness and sharing advice on how to stay safe online. We have pulled together some of the best resources and websites to help members have the best possible experience on the internet.
ADVICE AND RESOURCES FOR ADULTS
The National Cyber Security Centre have a number of different suggestions and advice for staying safe online. See their Top Tips for Staying Secure Online here.
The Scottish Government also have advice and information on a number of topics including fraud, bulling, and online scams, available here.
ADVICE AND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The Safer Internet Day website has a number of resources and information for both parents and young people on staying safe online, available here.
The NSPCC have detailed advice for parents and carers about talking to your child about online safety here, including how to start the chat with your child, what you can do as a family to stay safe, as well as how to tackle the difficult conversations.
The NSPCC advice for online safety can be found here.
ChildLine offer lots of information for children and young people in a form that is appropriate for them.
CHILDLINE’S TIPS TO STAY SAFE ONLINE
- Think before you post
- Don’t share personal details
- Watch out for phishing and scams
- Think about who you’re talking to
- Keep your device secure
- Never give out your password
- Cover your webcam
Find out more here.
If you have a concern that you would like support with, information on organisations that help are available here.
