At St. Paul's Primary School, our pupils’ safety is of paramount importance, not least when they are online. Please use the information below as a guide as to how to stay safe online!
Here are some good tips for staying safe online
It's always a good idea to make sure a parent, teacher or guardian knows when you're surfing the net.
That way, if you see or are sent anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or upset while you're online, you can tell them.
What is private chat?
This is using part of a chatroom where other people can't see what you're saying.
Never agree to a private chat with someone unless you already know them face-to-face, in real life.
You can also have private chats on "instant messaging".
Instant messaging - sometimes shortened to IM - is a computer program that allows you to send messages that other users receive straight away.
It is best only to do this with people you already know in real life.
If you get to a chatroom through instant messaging, remember to follow the same safety rules you would use if you were chatting anywhere else.
What about social networking sites?
Social networking sites are places where you can keep in touch with friends and let people know what you're up to. Popular ones include Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat.
You normally have to be at least 13 to register on them, and even then you often need your parents' permission.
They can be dangerous though because you must be careful not to post personal information about yourself.
Also, you must keep your password to yourself, or else people could write nasty things pretending to be you.
