Being safe online

​Explore together

Ask your trusted adult to play new games or apps with you at first.

​Stay close by

When you use a device alone, make sure your trusted adult is nearby so you can get help if you need it.

Bonus tip — don’t use your device alone in your bedroom.

​Ask first

Ask before you download, install or buy anything — check with your trusted adult first.

​Keep it private

Don’t give out your address, which school you go to, phone number, or passwords.

​Check your settings

Check your privacy settings and talk about what is safe to share with your trusted adult.

​Cyberbullying

If you receive a mean message, don't respond and don’t forward it. Tell your trusted adult about it.

​If it doesn't feel right...

If you see something online you don’t like, show your trusted adult immediately. 

If someone you don’t know sends you a message or you receive a message that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe — tell trusted adult straight away. 

Only ‘friend’ or add people you know in real life

Don’t accept friend requests or followers you don’t know.

Don’t meet up with online friends

 It is best to keep ‘online friends’ online; don’t meet up with them in person.