Computer use by children aged 5 to 15

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Due to essential maintenance some of our web services will be unavailable between these times 7pm Friday 25 May and 5pm Sunday 27 May 2012.

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You will only be allowed to use People's Network computers with the prior approval in writing of your parent / guardian. The responsibility for monitoring the material accessed by you remains with your parent / guardian.

Safety

The Internet is a source of great fun, interesting sites and useful information, but there also dangers. If you haven´t used the Internet before, you might like to look at this site first: Kidsmart

Secrecy

Always keep your name, address, mobile phone number and password private - it´s like giving out the keys to your home!

Meetings

Meeting someone you have contacted in cyberspace can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents´ / carers´ permission and when they can be present.

E-mails

Opening emails or files from people you don´t really know or trust can get you into trouble - they may contain nasty messages.

Chat rooms

Remember that someone online may be lying and may not be who they say they are. Stick to public areas in chat rooms and, if you feel uncomfortable, get out!

Problems

Tell your parent, carer or the library staff if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried.

More information

For more information you could visit the Childnet International website

Useful search engines

Yahooligans

CBBC search

Internet Public Library

Also, just in case you should ever need to use it,

Childline, the helpline for children and young people with a problem.

Tel. No. 0800 1111

The sites listed have been chosen because they should be suitable for children and young people. Information you find on them may not always be accurate, or suitable for homework purposes.

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Last updated: 11 April 2012