Children start using computers from a very early age and are increasingly using the Internet more and more whether it is at home, in school, on their mobile phones or on a games console. With this in mind, Internet Safety and knowing how to help protect children and young people online is essential. Report online abuse by clicking the button below:


CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) works to protect children from harm online and offline, directly through CEOP led operations in partnership with local and international agencies. Their website offers further support in how and when to make use of this report function. There is also a CEOP report button in the footer of this website.


Below are a few links to some very useful information regarding online safety for parents, carers and children:

• Think U Know - containing internet safety advice for those aged from 5 to 16, along with parents and teachers, this site is produced by CEOP (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre).
  
• Childnet - Helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people
  
• Kidscape - An organisation which helps to prevent bullying and child abuse.
  
• Childline - ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK.
  
• BBC Stay Safe - Test your Internet safety knowledge with Hacker and help the Horrible Histories gang stay safe online.
  
• Net Smartz Kids - Click on the image opposite to visit the Net Smartz Kids website for lots of e-safety activities.
  
• Childnet International - website to "help make the Internet a great and safe place for children".