Stranger Danger Online

Of course in today's high-tech world the Internet has provided plenty of opportunities for stranger danger to flourish. I think that children should be familiar with the SMART code, an easy-to-understand way to help child stay safe online.

Be SMART:

S for Secret: always keep personal details secret

M for Meeting: meeting someone you met on the Internet is NOT advisable but if you do, have a parent or carer present

A for Accepting: accepting emails from someone you don't know can cause trouble. They may contain viruses or nasty messages

R for Remember: someone online may be lying and may not be who they say they are. Stick to public areas of chatrooms and if you feel uncomfortable - GET OUT

T for Tell: tell your parents or carer if anything is worrying you