by WOSP Admin | 25th February 2019 | Online Safety, Police Aware, RED ALERT, Safety News, Social Media | 0 Comments

Some parents may have become aware of a new craze on YouTube called the ‘Momo Challenge’. It basically involves an disturbing avatar called Momo, and apparently encourages children to carry out dares; examples include texting or calling strangers' numbers that they...

by WOSP Admin | 19th January 2019 | ALERTS, Gaming, Internet Addiction, Online Safety, Parental Controls, RED ALERT, Safety News, Screen time, Social Media | 0 Comments

Fortnite made headlines this year after the NHS announced that people can now receive treatment for gaming addiction. This news went viral after a three-year battle to recognise gaming addiction was won by Kendal Parmar, who is a mother of a 15-year child addicted to...

by WOSP Admin | 12th January 2019 | ALERTS, AMBER ALERT, Online Chat, Online Safety, Parental Controls, Police Aware, Safety News, Social Media | 1 Comment

Do your children use Kik Messenger? It's a free messaging app aimed at users aged thirteen and over. Used by more than 300 million people worldwide, Kik lets users exchange messages, photos, videos, GIFs and web pages with friends, family, chatbots and even strangers....

by WOSP Admin | 14th November 2019 | Online Safety, Parental Controls, Screen time, Social Media | 0 Comments

Are you planning on giving your child a phone, tablet, computer or console for Christmas? How are you going to manage screen time and protect them whilst they are online?Before wrapping your gift, find out how to install parental controls. Take it out of thebox and...

by WOSP Admin | 19th October 2019 | ALERTS, AMBER ALERT | 0 Comments

Does your teenager use My Eyes Only on Snapchat? If you don’t know about My Eyes Only on Snapchat…you should. It’s not a new feature (it has been out quite a while), but it is one that most parents aren’t aware is in the app. My Eyes Only allows Snapchat users to save...

by WOSP Admin | 18th July 2019 | ALERTS, Gaming, Online Chat, Online Safety, Parental Controls, Safety News | 0 Comments

Introduction Please take time to read the following article online from Thinkuknow, the education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command, whose mission is to pursue and prosecute child sex offenders. Thinkuknow: Gaming: What parents and carers need to...

by WOSP Admin | 18th July 2019 | Gaming, Online Safety, Parental Controls, Safety News | 0 Comments

Introduction iOS devices – On an iPad or iPhone your child will always be asked to enter your Apple password before they can make an in-app purchase unless you’ve changed the settings to only ask for the password every 15 minutes. Protect your details by checking your...

by WOSP Admin | 9th July 2019 | AMBER ALERT, Online Safety, Parental Controls, Safety News, Social Media, Uncategorised | 0 Comments

There have been a lot of concerns regarding TikTok over the last few months. Given the popularity of the app that's no surprise. But the latest concern is where children are being exploited to part with cash or 'digital gifts'. It's easy to blame the app, and the...

by WOSP Admin | 16th May 2019 | Online Safety, Parental Controls, Safety News, Social Media | 0 Comments

Introduction This social network app is from the creators of Musical.ly. As Musical.ly officially went offline earlier this year, TikTok has taken its place offering the user the ability to watch musical clips, create short clips up to 60 seconds and add special...

by WOSP Admin | 28th February 2019 | Online Safety | 0 Comments

There’s a chance that your child may meet people online that aren’t who they say they are. Grooming is a word used to describe people befriending children in order to take advantage of them for sexual purposes. Many parents worry about online grooming so it’s...

by WOSP Admin | 28th February 2019 | Online Safety, Social Media | 0 Comments

Internet safety checklist for young children Agree boundaries Be clear what your child can and can’t do online – where they can use the internet, how much time they can spend online, the sites they can visit and the type of information they can share. Agree with your...

by WOSP Admin | 28th February 2019 | Online Safety | 0 Comments

e-Safety Tip: ReThink App An app designed by a teenager is being used to help reduce Online Bullying. ReThink is available for free on the iTunes and Android store – it provides Smart Phones and Tablets with an alternative keyboard that detects when someone is about...

by WOSP Admin | 28th February 2019 | AMBER ALERT, Online Chat, Online Safety, Safety News, Social Media | 0 Comments

Introduction Snapchat has changed a lot in the past few years. Frequent updates mean the app looks and work almost nothing like it originally did. below you'll find a parent's guide's to Snapchat answering some of the common questions parents ask about the app. also...

by WOSP Admin | 14th November 2019 | Online Safety, Parental Controls, Screen time, Social Media | 0 Comments

Are you planning on giving your child a phone, tablet, computer or console for Christmas? How are you going to manage screen time and protect them whilst they are online?Before wrapping your gift, find out how to install parental controls. Take it out of thebox and...

by WOSP Admin | 28th February 2019 | Educational, Online Safety | 0 Comments

The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe? That’s where we come in. Whether you’re an...

by WOSP Admin | 7th February 2019 | GENERAL, GREEN ALERT, Screen time | 0 Comments

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have released the first official advice regarding social media and technology. The senior clinicians said “technology can be a wonderful thing” but that too much time sitting down or using mobile devices can get in the way of...

by WOSP Admin | 23rd January 2019 | Cyber Ambassadors, Online Safety, Safety News | 0 Comments

A pilot scheme to set up Cyber Ambassadors in schools has been promoted by Hampshire's Police & Crime commissioner. Involving a number of  primary and secondary schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the aim is to give pupils the tools and knowledge to...

by WOSP Admin | 23rd January 2019 | Cyber-Bullying, Educational, Online Safety, Safety News, Social Media, Uncategorised | 0 Comments

We have all read and heard stories about cyber bullying in the media and due to the ease at which cyber bullying can be perpetrated we probably know someone who is being cyber bullied . We had a presentation from Inetguardian last year, who are experts in the study of...

by WOSP Admin | 23rd January 2019 | Educational, Fun, Gaming, GREEN ALERT, Online Safety, Parental Controls | 0 Comments

Three years ago, O2 joined forces with the NSPCC to help give parents the knowledge, skills and confidence to keep their kids safe online.  You can play the game here by clicking the link below. Play Game   Green (Educational)

by WOSP Admin | 21st January 2019 | Educational, GENERAL, Online Safety | 0 Comments

Please take time to read and download this interesting and useful guide from the UK Safer Internet Centre concerning screentime for children.  You can view and download this from the link below. Download PDF Yellow (General)

by WOSP Admin | 21st January 2019 | Apps, GREEN ALERT, Online Safety | 0 Comments

Are you finding it difficult to manage your child’s use of online devices? Google have developed an app for Android phones/tablets that can help you to set certain digital ground rules. You can manage the apps your child can use, approving or block the apps your child...

by WOSP Admin | 19th January 2019 | ALERTS, Gaming, Internet Addiction, Online Safety, Parental Controls, RED ALERT, Safety News, Screen time, Social Media | 0 Comments

Fortnite made headlines this year after the NHS announced that people can now receive treatment for gaming addiction. This news went viral after a three-year battle to recognise gaming addiction was won by Kendal Parmar, who is a mother of a 15-year child addicted to...

by WOSP Admin | 19th January 2019 | Educational, GENERAL, Online Safety, Parental Controls | 0 Comments

Introduction Did your child receive a PC, tablet, mobile phone or games console over the Christmas period?  If so, it will almost certainly be capable of accessing the internet. Two things spring to mind: protecting your children and the amount of screen time that...