by WOSP Admin | Thursday, February 28th, 2019 | Online Safety
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 | Thursday, February 28th, 2019 | Online Safety, Social Media
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 | Thursday, February 28th, 2019 | Online Safety
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 | Thursday, February 28th, 2019 | AMBER ALERT, Online Chat, Online Safety, Safety News, Social Media
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...
by WOSP Admin | Thursday, February 28th, 2019 | Educational, Online Safety
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...
by WOSP Admin | Monday, February 25th, 2019 | Online Safety, Police Aware, RED ALERT, Safety News, Social Media
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...
