How to keep your kids surfing safely online

South Yorkshire Police have arranged the 90-minute classes at the Hellaby base to mark National Safer Internet Day.

A spokeswoman said: “The internet is now not just accessed by computers but children can easily access the full World Wide Web through most types of mobile phone.

“In the majority of cases, the benefits of the internet easily outweigh any drawbacks.

However, it’s important to be aware of potential dangers and how they can be avoided.

“Parents and Children need to both be aware that there are areas of the internet that contain violent, racial or pornographic images and information.”

The sessions take place between February 7 to 9 and places can be booked on 01709 832455.

Police have issued the following tips to help parents with internet safety:

Get to know your child's online habits—they will look to explore the internet as much as they do the real world.
Stay alert to any sudden changes in mood or appearance, or to any major change in habits or to increased secretiveness.
Keep lines of communication open—tell your child they can always talk to you or another trusted adult, such as a teacher, if they do end up in trouble.
Make children aware that there are things on the internet which may distress them.
Spend some time surfing the internet yourself—the more you know, the better you can help your child safely navigate the net.
Install internet-filtering software showing a Child Safety Online Kitemark on your computer.

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