The Games Rating Authority (GRA) is the games rating arm of the Video Standards Council and licences the release of video games rated PEGI 12, 16 and 18 in the UK. These ratings are mandatory and enforceable under UK law and cannot be sold or hired to persons below the respective age restrictions.
02: 'When it comes to safety, children need us to be aware and involved in what’s going on - both online and offline. And that's why we’ve joined forces with the NSPCC.
Our aim is keep kids safe by helping UK parents and guardians to explore and see the internet as children do - a world that’s creative, fun and exciting - as well as understand the real dangers that exist online.
To do this, we're working together to:
Launch an online safety helpline for parents to call for technical advice.
Bring online safety workshops for parents and carers into schools and workplaces.
Train staff so all O2 stores can help adults with their online safety concerns.
Ultimately, we hope to equip parents and other family members with the knowledge and confidence to chat regularly with their kids about what they're doing online, and with whom.'
This E-safety INSET presentation is designed to be delivered by the E-safety Lead, or designated staff member, in your school, organisation or child care setting.
Online safety is a whole community issue and this presentation is suitable for every staff member to attend.
Take this moment to consider the five laws of your life online. Like laws of the state, whether or not you choose to learn these laws is irrelevant, as you will be tried by them regardless.
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Assume everything you do and say will be made public.
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Do not be seduced by privacy settings and passwords, which are temporary illusions that distract from the reality of the previous point.
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Understand that context and data are often one and the same. When you enter information on the internet, assume that you include the who (you), the what (the data), the when (the time of data input), the where (the site on which the data is being placed), the how (the device on which you input the data), and the why (the purpose of the site).
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Believe that all of your credit card transactions are being kept in a colossal, searchable ledger that one day will be made available for all to study.
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Believe that data does not disappear when you delete it.
Being able to maintain your privacy on the Internet is becoming harder, but it’s never been more important.
Here are seven ways you can protect your personal information and privacy online
'Self-harm is highly prevalent amongst teenagers – but that doesn’t make it any less shocking for a parent when they find out that their child is hurting themselves. Worried parents often ask me what they should and shouldn’t say – worried that the wrong approach may make things worse, so in this blog post I’m sharing a few pointers on what not to say as well as some advice about how to have a more positive conversation. This advice is all based on suggestions from young people and provides helpful pointers for friends, teachers or other staff too.' Dr Pooky Knightsmith
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