3 ways to stay safe online:
- keep your personal details private
- don't meet people you don't know
- don’t share anything you wouldn’t want your parents or teachers to see.
The internet is great. It can help you find information and chat to friends. But sometimes things happen that you don't like, or that you're unsure about. Get tips on how to stay safe online and where to get help.
When we're online, we can:
It's easy to chat to new people on the internet. Sometimes chatting to strangers can be fun. But it's important to be careful - you never really know who you're chatting to.
Sometimes people might:
If someone is doing something you don't like, you can make it stop. And Childline can help.
3 ways to stay safe online:
Don’t upload pictures that can easily identify you. For example, don’t use photos which include your:
Photos can be seen by people you don't know online.
Once you upload a photo of yourself, your photos can be copied and shared with everyone and posted in places where you can’t delete them.
Only upload photos you feel okay sharing and don’t upload pictures of friends without their permission.
If you’re worried about something you’ve posted and want to talk to someone about it, we can support you.
When you create a new password, like the one for your Locker, it can be hard to pick something you can remember.
Your passwords are private. Try to:
You don't really know who people are online. If someone contacts you or a friend with weird or nasty messages:
If you'd like to meet other d/Deaf young people, there are a few places to get started.
There are lots of ways to get support from Childline if you're deaf. You can have a 1-2-1 chat, send an email to a counsellor or use SignVideo.
Using BSL with SignVideo
SignVideo lets you contact a counsellor through a BSL interpreter. You can use it between Monday – Friday, 8am - 8pm and on Saturdays, 8am - 1pm.
How to use SignVideo: