How to Ensure

Your Child’s
Online Safety &
Wellbeing in a
Digital Age
Mr. Kingsley Dollar
INTRODUCTION:
• As children start to navigate the online world
(Internet, Digital space or Cyber space) and interact
with others more independently, they are more
likely to be exposed to risks far beyond their
expectations.
• Your guidance can help them be aware of the risks
and understand what is expected of them. Let them
know that you are always there to support them.

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WHAT IS ONLINE SAFETY?
Cyber safety involves and is
the practice of protecting
yourself from potential risks
online.

It is also the safe and

responsible use of information
and communication
technologies

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WHY IS CHILDREN'S CYBER SAFETY
IMPORTANT?
• The internet can be a positive space that
helps us connect with others and discover
information.
• The potential risks and dangers on the
internet can often be more difficult to spot.
• If we don’t teach children the importance of
cyber safety, they will be at risk on the
internet.
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WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL RISKS WHEN
USING THE INTERNET?
• Device addiction
• Cyberbullying
• Fake news
• Jeopardizing personal information
• Speaking to strangers
• Scams/Phishing
• Posts that can be damaging
• Downloading malware

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WAYS TO PROTECT KIDS
• Set up devices
safely.
• Tackle online
issues
• Choose age
appropriate apps
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HOW WE PROTECT KIDS IN GIS
• Using content filters
• Blocking access to some social
medias
• IP address mapping (DNS blocking)
• Limiting internet access within the
school environment etc.

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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR KIDS:
• Spotlite (formerly Kudos)

• PlayKids Talk

• GoBubble

• Grom Social

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APPS FOR KIDS ACCORDING TO AGE:
AGES 0 – 5:
• CBeebies Storytime
• Sesame Street Yourself
• Toca Life Vacation.

AGES 6 -10:
• Alto's Adventure
• Minecraft for mobile
• Dragonbox Algebra 5+
• Spaceteam
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Thank
You