safety by subject - ‘talkingpoints’
street safety - talking points for children
Here are some suggestions to get children and new drivers thinking about using their mobile safely when they’re out and about, driving, cycling or walking.
mobile spam – talking points for children
Children are particularly vulnerable to spam, as they often don’t understand the full implications of signing up to apparently attractive offers. Here is some advice which should give them a clearer understanding of the risks of spam.
location tracking – talking points for children
It’s important children are aware of the dangers posed by location tracking. Here is some advice which will lessen the risks.
unexpected costs – talking points for children
Mobile charges can be confusing. Clear ground rules can avoid children getting trapped into accidental costs. Here are some talking points which can help clarify things.
offensive content – talking points for children
With children spending more and more time online nowadays, here are some suggestions and advice you might like to share with them.
web 2.0 – talking points for children
Web 2.0 sites like MySpace and Bebo are very popular with children – but the ease and attractiveness of them can obscure the dangers. Here are some talking points to raise awareness of the main issues with children.
online security – talking points for children
Children are well able to use the internet, but may not be quite so adept at spotting the dangers. Here is some advice to educate them about the risks of parting with personal details online.
online spam – talking points for children
Children are particularly vulnerable to spam, as they often don’t understand the full implications of what they’re being sent. Here is some advice which should give them a clearer understanding of the risks of spam.
bullying and harassment online – talking points for children
Children spend a lot of online time on social networking sites like MySpace, where they post content about themselves, and can view information about others. Occasionally, this results in malicious material being posted. Here’s some advice for children to deal with this.
socialising online – talking points for children
Here are some areas of discussion with children, to help them avoid encountering someone who isn’t who they say they are.