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Childnet’s ‘Checklist for Parents’ on mobile phones
July 2006Make sure that you ask your mobile operator these questions when purchasing a phone so that you can ensure you have the tools and support in place to help protect your child from potentially harmful content and contact.You can now access the Internet on most mobile phones and whilst this access brings a world of incredible opportunities in terms of communication, interaction and entertainment, there are certain potential risks to children posed via the Internet. These risks include accessing potentially harmful content, such as pornography, possible dangerous contact with strangers in chatrooms and commercial pressures like spam and intrusive advertising. The UK Mobile Operators have recognised these risks and have taken steps to help you protect your child from potentially harmful content accessible via your mobile phone. There are also things you can do to block premium rate calls and texts. This guide (below) written by children’s internet charity, Childnet International, gives you a checklist of important questions to ask your Mobile Operator when purchasing a mobile phone so that you can ensure you have the tools and support to help protect children and make sure they get the most out of using their mobile phones safely.Download Childnet’s ‘Checklist for Parents’ on mobile phones(488kb) This guide focuses on what your operator can do to support parents, and does not address other relevant issues in relation to children and mobile phones, such as advice on the safe and responsible use of mobiles, or the health discussion around children’s use of mobile phones. For more information and advice on recognising the potential risks and safe and responsible use of mobiles, see www.chatdanger.com/mobiles. For more information on mobile phones and children's health, then please look at the Department of Health site, www.dh.gov.uk.
Friend or foe? goes Mobile
Take the Friend or Foe quiz on your mobile to see how much you know about mobile safety, and get free wallpapers for your phone.
Childnet in China
Childnet’s file-sharing guide distributed in 21 counties and now translated and launched in China. Childnet’s guide for Parents on P2P, File-sharing and Downloading issues was launched this week in Hong Kong by the IFPI and Government’s Intellectual Property Department. Since Childnet produced this guide last year, the safety advice leaflet has been re-produced and distributed in 21 countries with different language versions in Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish and Portuguese.
Childnet Launches “Blogsafety” website and leaflet
Childnet International today announced the launch of its “Blogsafety” advice website and leaflet designed to help both parents, teachers and young people understand the new safety issues of Social Networking and Blogging sites.
Childnet continues to train volunteers to reach parents with internet safety advice
Childnet ran an intensive day’s training seminar for a group of local volunteers in Northern Ireland who are supporting parents and young people on how to use the internet safely and positively.
Volunteers Make A Real Impact in Schools
Independent evaluation of “Getting To Know IT ALL” volunteer programme highlights positive impact and suitable model to expand.
Nigel Williams - Childnet's founder dies
Childnet International today announced the death of Nigel Williams, Childnet's founder and first CEO (1995-2003).
Young people get “Sorted”
Children’s internet charity, Childnet International, today announced the launch of its “SORTED” online guide – a major new resource produced entirely by young people for young people on the issues of internet security.
RAF Donate to Childnet 2006
RAF Cosford’s Cyber Café has very generously donated £3,000 to Childnet International.
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