{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EKeeping children and young people safe is our priority and we all have a part to play in keeping them safe. In this digital age, children and young people are vulnerable to abuse online.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETop tips for staying safe online\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe internet can be fantastic but it\u2019s not always easy for children and young people to know how to stay safe online. This advice can be shared with them to help keep them safe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EFor Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA grown up needs to know when you\u2019re using a computer, tablet or phone, and what you are using it for. Remember to ask them before you use it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt\u2019s dangerous to tell new friends online too much about yourself, so make sure you don\u2019t tell them your name, your phone number, where you live or where you go to school.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf somebody asks for a photo or video of you, don\u2019t send one. If this happens, always tell a grown up that you trust.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnly accept or make phone and video calls to people you know. The only time you may need to call someone you don\u2019t know is in an emergency. You may need to or be asked to call 999.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBullying makes people feel sad. If you\u2019re being bullied, tell one of your trusted grown-ups, such as a parent, a teacher, or a Scouts volunteer.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESome secrets can be nice and enjoyable, such as planning a surprise party for someone. If there are secrets that make you feel sad, worried, scared or unhappy, remember to tell someone a grown up that you trust. They can help you feel better.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESome games on phones and tablets cost money and may be for older people. Always ask the person who\u2019s given you the phone or tablet if you can play games on there, so they can make sure the games are safe for you to play.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you see something you don\u2019t like or that makes you feel scared, worried or unhappy on a computer, tablet or phone, tell a grown up you know and trust.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGrown-ups, remember to praise a young person if they\u2019ve reported something to you and remind them that they\u2019ve done the right thing. Let them talk about it and make a note of what they say, following the guidelines on the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E. Remember to report this as appropriate, in line with the Yellow Card.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EFor Scouts and Explorers\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink before you post:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FOnly post things that show you or your friends in a positive way. You shouldn\u2019t upload or share anything you wouldn\u2019t want your parents, carers, friends, teachers, future employers or strangers seeing. Once you post something, you lose control of it, especially if someone else screenshots or shares it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupport your friends online:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FSupport your friends both online and offline. You can show you\u0027re listening to them by respecting their boundaries, treating them with kindness, and helping them have a fun time online. If your friend is struggling after something happens online, you can use reporting tools or help them speak to an adult they trust. Being there for your friends can help them feel less alone and can encourage them to seek further help if they need it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlways block and report abuse:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FBlock and report anyone who sends any abusive, negative or unsafe messages. You should then talk to an adult you trust. If you\u2019re talking to someone online and they make you uncomfortable, remember you don\u2019t have to talk back to them and you have the power to end the conversation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink critically about online \u2018friends\u2019:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FIf you\u2019re chatting with people that you only know online, remember that they may not be who they say they are. Protect yourself by not sharing personal information with them. If you\u2019re unsure, remember it\u2019s safest only to accept \u2018friend\u2019 requests from, or talk to, people you know in real life. If anyone asks to meet, tell an adult you trust straight away.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtect your privacy:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FTurn off your Bluetooth to avoid unwanted Airdrops. You should only use a secure public Wi-Fi and log out of shared devices.\u202FRemember to regularly check what people can see in your privacy settings. Don\u2019t forget to regularly check who\u2019s in a WhatsApp or other online group and remove anyone who no longer needs access.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink before you click links:\u202F\u003C/strong\u003EAlways double check links. Check any website you\u2019re using has \u2018https\u2019 at the start of the address, especially for online banking, so that you know it\u2019s secure. You can install anti-virus software, too.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeep your passwords safe:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FUse secure passwords and never give out your password or log-in information. Pick strong, easy-to-remember passwords. Use two-factor authentication, where possible, especially for online payments.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProtect people\u2019s identity:\u003C/strong\u003E Pick a username that isn\u2019t your real name and keep information, such as yours or someone else\u2019s address, phone number, full name, school and date of birth, private. Even small clues, such as a school logo in a profile photo, can help someone find out a lot about you or someone else.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECover your webcam:\u003C/strong\u003E\u202FSome viruses will let someone access your webcam without you knowing, so make sure you cover your webcam whenever you\u2019re not using it. You could use a specific cover for webcams, or just some sticky tack!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWatch out for scams:\u202F\u003C/strong\u003EThere are lots of websites that\u2019ll try to trick you or pretend to be something or someone else. 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