Cyberbullying: Advice for Parents and Carers

Preventing Cyberbullying:

Be aware of what cyberbullying is and how it can happen by reading more in "Cyberbullying: a whole-school community issue" at www.digizen.org/cyberbullying/overview
With your children, explore the online technologies and websites they like to use.
Encourage positive use of technology by helping your child to use it to support learning, socialise with peers and explore the wider world. Discuss and promote "netiquette" - responsible online behaviour. This means: respecting others online - treat them how they would like to be treated; only post or write things online that they would be happy for anyone to see; use appropriate language when chatting or playing games online; pay close attention to a website's terms and conditions and make sure they are old enough to be using a site or online service.
Support your child in making responsible decisions on the internet and when using a mobile phone.
Encourage your children to keep their passwords safe!

For further advice and support you can contact the following organisations:

Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Kidscape: 08451 205 204 (a telephone helpline for parents and carers of bullied children)