One of the aims CEOP has is to engage and empower children, young people, parents and the community through information and education. The internet has become integral to children’s lives, and we need to be able to give them the tools to use the internet safely. This is also paramount with regards to parents and giving you the knowledge to know what your children are using the internet for. Here you will see some more stats that were obtained from 6000 11-16 year olds through the Thinkuknow campaign. The most worrying of all are the last 2 bullet points- 25% of young people asked said they had met someone in the real world who they first met online, and ¼ of these did not take anyone with them. Of the ¾ of young people who did take someone, 83% took a friend rather than a trusted adult. So, not only are they putting themselves at risk, but also their friend. This is where educating people is so important- children need to know what the possible risks are from using the internet and how to manage those risks, and parents need to know more about what their children are actually using the internet for. Hopefully this next section will give you examples of what young people do online environments.

Very important to start positively. – Stress that the internet is a wonderful resource and include a few examples of how you are using the Internet in your teaching to help children discover, connect and create their own work. – Clearly the fact that this is a global medium is important to stress. However – it is also important to state that because the Internet puts the whole world in children’s hands that they can equally access things which you as parents might not like them accessing (but not in school!) When we look at this issue of Internet safety we need to do so in a balanced way making sure we don’t forget the real benefits!

The internet is a fantastic resource and can stimulate learning for your child. The internet has many positives, but you need to remember it also carries risks.

Content – the most searched for word on the internet is Sex. It is now estimated that at least 200,000 US citizens are addicted to pornography on the Internet. But there are other problems – the issue of inaccurate information could be very serious if your child took bad advice on a health problem. Contact – a parent’s worst fear is that another adult might try and contact their child and then meet them offline – this is very rare but sadly it has happened. Commerce – the increasing commercial nature of the Internet means your children may be tempted to fill in their personal details in all sorts of places on the web and end up getting marketing information you wouldn’t want them to see. Currently it is estimated that 25% of all e-mails sent contain SPAM (junk mail). Those who have hotmail accounts will be very familiar with this ! Pharming (pronounced farming) is a cracker's attack aiming to redirect a website's traffic to another, bogus website.

So, what we’re going to do now is go through how children and young people communicate and interact in online environments. Has anyone heard of or used a chat room before? How about Instant Messenger, or MSN? This has become a phenomenon with young people, and you will find that as soon as they get in from school, one of the first things they do is log on to IM. It’s just like having a real time conversation but over the internet. Social Networking- does anyone know what we mean by this? (wait for a response) Has anyone heard of Facebook, Bebo, Piczo? These are social networking sites, and they allow people to create a unique online profile, where they can upload photos, communicate with their friends and talk about their interests. Friends Reunited is also a social networking site- for those of you who use it! Social Networking has grown in popularity in recent months and has also become ‘the’ thing to be doing online. I’m going to show you examples of all the things we have just discussed so you can see for yourselves just what makes them so popular. Lastly, blogs. Does anyone know what a blog is? Blogs are online diaries (from the word ‘web log’) that allow people to express their thoughts and feelings, but online rather in the conventional diary. David Cameron has a blog- I think he’s quite proud of that! If anyone has any questions or queries about what we’re going to go through now, please just ask.

This is the Think know website- www.thinkuknow.co.uk. There is lots of information, including advice and guidance for both children and adults. This ranges from current trends regarding mobile phones, to how to stay safe whilst using social networking sites. The educational programme Thinkuknow consists of 3 main themes- How to have fun (all the fun things young people use the internet for- playing games, downloading music etc), How to stay in control (what the possible risks are from the fun things and what they can do themselves to make their online experience a safe one) and How to report (where they can go to report inappropriate behaviour online and what this process entails). When you get home, I would recommend saving the site to your favourites and encouraging your children to also have a look.

Here are 2 examples of where CEOP have been working with industry to raise awareness of their report abuse function. This is where people can report anything that has happened whilst they have been online which has made them feel uncomfortable, or any suspicious behaviour they have come across. Microsoft, who work in partnership with CEOP have added our report abuse tab to messenger, and since doing this, CEOP have had a 50% increase in the number of reports received. CEOP want to encourage children and young people to recognise the logo, so they know where to go to make a report.

As you can see from the slide, here are some common signs to look out for if you think your child is being groomed online. This is not to say that if a child displays these types of behaviours they are being groomed, but some classic examples. Excessive use of the computer- this could be where a child comes in from school and spends hours on the internet, when they would usually be with friends or playing outside. They may begin to alienate themselves from the normal things they would be doing in the real world, preferring their online environment. Aggression around computer usage- a common example of this is if a child is told they are not allowed to use the computer at a certain time, or have time limits imposed upon them. The need to talk to the person they have been chatting to is so intense they will want to do anything to be able to access the internet. Secretive behaviour- maybe spending hours online, but closing screens down when you enter the room, or when asked what they are doing the answer is nothing. All of these behaviours are typical of teenagers, which makes it hard when trying to talk to them about who they are talking to online, to determine if there are potential suspicions. Change in use of sexual language- another common theme offenders use when grooming children is to sexualise them. Maybe by using sexually explicit language or encouraging them to engage in activities online using a webcam. This may then be seen as normal behaviour, and acceptable in the real world.

Here are some top tips for parents. It may be worth making a note of some of them if you have a pen to hand. The most important one is to keep the computer in a family room. Children will be less likely to be inappropriate if you are sitting behind them on the sofa watching TV! There is a huge gap between what children use the internet for, and what their parents think their children know about the internet. To bridge the gap, ask your children to show you what they are doing online. Ask them to explain to you about IM or chat rooms- it may be difficult at first, but persevere as it will be worth it! Also remind your children about the risks associated with sharing personal information- what is personal information? Who should they share information with- if anyone?

Here are some top tips for parents. It may be worth making a note of some of them if you have a pen to hand. The most important one is to keep the computer in a family room. Children will be less likely to be inappropriate if you are sitting behind them on the sofa watching TV! There is a huge gap between what children use the internet for, and what their parents think their children know about the internet. To bridge the gap, ask your children to show you what they are doing online. Ask them to explain to you about IM or chat rooms- it may be difficult at first, but persevere as it will be worth it! Also remind your children about the risks associated with sharing personal information- what is personal information? Who should they share information with- if anyone?

Very important to start positively. – Stress that the internet is a wonderful resource and include a few examples of how you are using the Internet in your teaching to help children discover, connect and create their own work. – Clearly the fact that this is a global medium is important to stress. However – it is also important to state that because the Internet puts the whole world in children’s hands that they can equally access things which you as parents might not like them accessing (but not in school!) When we look at this issue of Internet safety we need to do so in a balanced way making sure we don’t forget the real benefits!

Internet Safety and Responsible Use Training for Parents and Families www.olliebray.com Ollie Bray East Lothian Council PC David Gunn Lothian and Borders Police

Lesson objectives whr r we nw? w@ r d dangers? keepn safe onlin ch@ r%ms IM Social netwrks Blogs <???>

Lesson objectives Where are we now? What are the dangers? Keeping safe on-line Chat rooms Instant messaging Social networks Blogs Questions http://www.lingo2word.com

ICT can be used in a variety of ways

ICT Information Communication Technology C Communication which can lead to Contact

Predictions from the Past “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. “The device is inherently of no value to us.” Western Union Memo, 1876

Who the hell wants to hear actors talk ?” Warner Bros. Founder, 1927 Predictions from the Past

“I think that there is a world market for maybe five computers.” Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943 Predictions from the Past

CEOP Corporate Film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQnGUSjMs

Why is education so important in this area? 55% access the internet everyday 47% for an hour or more 21% liked IM/Chat the most 15% used gaming sites 11% used Social Networking sites 33% had access in their bedrooms 25% have met someone offline 83% have taken a friend Sources: CEOP Questionnaire Analysis 2007

What is the biggest Internet danger? That we concentrate on the dangers and forget the benefits.

Benefits of the Internet Educational games and programmes Research information The opportunity to communicate with people from all around the world The opportunity to share resources and ideas with people that have the same interests Shopping around the world without leaving your computer

What are the dangers? Content -sexual, racist, violent unreliable/bigoted i.e. safety of children’s minds Commerce - scams, phishing and pharming, bluejacking, downloads which steal information– children’s and parents! Contact - via interactive technologies – IM, chat, multiplayer games Culture – bullying, camera phones, blogging, moblogging, social networking

Adults and Children use the Internet in different ways DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR CHILD USES THE INTERNET ? WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR CHILDRENS’ ONLINE ACTIVITY, VALIDATE THEIR SKILLS + LEARN FROM THEM

We must start to understand that being on-line is just being in another ‘real’ place

The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom HELP YOUR CHILDREN TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT TECHNOLOGY IS THROWING UP NEW IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES WHICH CHILDREN MAY NOT SEE

Children are not the same as they used to be Access to unlimited knowledge Vs Emotional literacy and social immaturity

Supervised / unsupervised access points WE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SUPERVISE- WE NEED TO HELP EDUCATE CHALLENGE = to ensure that children are safe wherever they use the Internet

Convergence + the Internet going mobile Already some children are receiving abusive/hoax txt messages As technologies converge we need to re-view the safety messages

Bluejacking

Mobile phones and the law

Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982, Section 52 - Indecent Child Photographs (1) Any person who- (a) takes, or permits to be taken or makes, any indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child under 18 years (b) distributes or shows such an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph; (c) has in his possession such an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph with a view to its being distributed or shown by himself or others; or (d) publishes or causes to be published any advertisement likely to be understood as conveying that the advertiser distributes or shows such an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph, or intends to do so, shall be guilty of an offence under this section Section 52A - Possession of Photographs  (1)  It is an offence for a person to have any indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child under the age of 18 years in his possession.

Computers Case Law, it was upheld on appeal, that downloading images from the Internet was within Section 52(1)(a) (above). The word "make" covered an activity whereby a computer was used to bring into existence data stored on a computer disk. A person who downloads images is making photographs. Operation of a computer to download electronic signals could be distinguished from mere possession of indecent photographs (where the possessor has not himself been responsible for bringing the material into existence).

Sex Offenders Register Conviction for taking, possessing or distributing indecent images qualifies the accused to be registered on the Sex Offenders’ Register. This means they tell the police where they live, where they are going on holiday, we limit their access to children, police can enter the house and the media are always looking for a story about a ‘sex pest.’

Who commits what offences? Mary Stuart Robert Iain (loads to internet) Duncan (keeps on phone) Bruce (tells teacher)

Offences Stuart – takes, possesses,distributes(3) Robert – possesses, distributes (4) Duncan – possesses (1) Iain – possesses, distributes (2 - ?) Bruce – possesses?, but may have a defence

What will the police do? We expect parents to take responsibility to protect their children We will share information and discuss with our partners – Social Work and Health We will make decisions which hold the welfare of the child paramount

Parental control & content filtering for Internet enabled game consoles, hand held media players and mobile phones

Introduction to Chat on-line Chat rooms Instant Messaging Social networking Blogs

Facebook social network: how are we connected?

CEOP Training Video Habbo Hotel This film is only available for registered CEOP Trainers / Ambassadors

CEOP Training Video Teenspot This film is only available for registered CEOP Trainers / Ambassadors

CEOP Training Video MSN This film is only available for registered CEOP Trainers / Ambassadors

You can not delete anything from the Internet, your computer or mobile phone.

Naomi Broady, the National Under-18 Tennis Champion David Rice, the second-best British Tennis Junior

Building up a picture

Yaz Jones Angel Craig Beckram Kirsty Paul Burton G Seys

Ollie Bray Angel Craig Beckram Kirsty Paul Burton G Seys

First Name: Ollie / Oliver Surname: Bray Town: Weymouth, Dorset School: Radipole Primary School Building up a picture

45 Spa Rd, Weymouth, DT3 5HS 16 St. Edwards Rd, Portland, DT5 2AU 8 Carriageway, Upwey, Weymouth, DT3 5QR

First Name: Ollie / Oliver Surname: Bray Town: Weymouth, Dorset School: Radipole Primary School School Address: DT3 5HS Targets Address: Spa Road Other: Picture (house and target) Directions to house Census Data Building up a picture Young people also normally give out lots more information. Including Age and Likes / Dislikes. There is also lots of evidence to suggest that some children use inappropriate language on the internet and post photos of inappropriate things.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

‘Report Abuse’

Virtual Global Taskforce Film http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F7D5A74D1E3DF625

Things to watch out for Here are some common signs of grooming that you should be aware of. It doesn’t mean that your child is being groomed, but signs to look out for if you’re worried: Excessive use of the computer Aggressive behaviour regarding internet usage Secretive behaviour Change in use of sexual language

Our Advice to Parents Know what your children are doing online Ask them to teach you to use any applications Keep the computer in a family room - this means you can keep more control of what they do (i.e. Webcams)

Our Advice to Parents Help your children to understand that they should never give out personal details to online friends - personal information includes: their messenger id email address mobile number and any pictures of themselves, If your child receives spam / junk email & texts, remind them never to believe them. reply to them or use them.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

5 – 7 Years

Other resources

Intermediate One - Unit

What is the biggest Internet danger? That we concentrate on the dangers and forget the benefits.

Thank you and have a safe journey home www.olliebray.com