Staying Safe online

The theme of this year's Safer Internet Day is 'Think before you post'.  Read more information about how to stay safe online by clicking on the links below.

Social networking
Social Networking sites, like Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, are websites where you can create a profile all about yourself and send messages to other people. It's important to know how to stay safe online and what to do if someone is nasty to you.
Read more about social networking

Safe surfing
The internet is a great place to chat to friends, show all your photos and have fun, but it's important to know how to stay safe too.
Read more about safe surfing

Covering your tracks
Keep your visits to the ChildLine website private. Calling ChildLine's helpline is confidential. If you also want to keep your visits to ChildLine's website confidential, you can cover your tracks by following the steps on this page.
Read more about covering your tracks

Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is when people are nasty or threaten someone online or through a mobile phone.
Read more about cyber bullying

Mobile phone safety
Mobiles are a great way to keep in touch with your mates. If someone you don't know gets in touch with you on your mobile, or if you are being bullied through your phone, you should tell someone who can help you, or
call ChildLine.
Read more about mobile phone safety