With the ever-changing technology in the world around us, it is important that pupils, parents and carers are aware of how to be safe online. 

Tips to Stay Safe Online: 

• Think before you post. Don’t upload or share anything you wouldn’t want your parents, carers, teachers or future employers seeing. Once you post something, you lose control of it, especially if someone else screenshots or shares it.
• Don’t share personal details. Keep things like your address, phone number, full name, school and date of birth private, and check what people can see in your privacy settings. Remember that people can use small clues like a school logo in a photo to find out a lot about you.
• Watch out for scams. Phishing is when someone tries to trick you into giving them information, like your password. Someone might also try to trick you by saying they can make you famous or that they’re from a talent agency. Never click links from emails or messages that ask you to log in or share your details, even if you think they might be genuine. If you’re asked to log into a website, go to the app or site directly instead.
• Think about who you are actually talking to. There are lots of ways that people try to trick you into trusting them online. Even if you like and trust someone you’ve met online, never share personal information with them like your address, full name, or where you go to school. For more information on online grooming click here. 
• Keep your device(s) secure. Make sure you are keeping your device and personal information secure and safe. For more information on keeping your device secure click here. 
• Never give out your password. You should never give out your password or log-in information. Make sure you pick strong, easy to remember passwords.