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Pokémon Go – Keep calm and carry on

scroll down for some great advice and information from the Police

 

From Les Conopo - your local Police Community Support Officer

 

As the end of term draws to an end and Pokémon Go sweeps the nation I thought I would send some information out before we head off for the summer. Firstly I feel we have got into a real panic over Pokémon Go can we please keep calm and remember the basics of online safety and keep endorsing then! Which are:

 

  • We don’t talk to strangers

  • We also don’t give out our personal information

 

“Stanger danger messages are still applicable and teaching children not to be frightened but wary of strangers can be difficult in this setting”.

 

The above covers all areas on the internet online gaming, social media and webcams etc remember the basics and go from there. To an extent and within reason it does not matter where young people go online the above bullet points cover most areas. Below is some great advice from the NSPCC and the UK Safer Internet Centre  all about Pokémon Go some of the information is aimed at parents but great for staff to.

 

 

Pokémon Go - There are loads of good things about the game, and there's a reason it's become so popular. But it's important to learn the risks involved:

 

  • Meeting people they don't know face-to-face The game is designed to bring people together. Usually strangers. So you never know who they might meet.

  • There's a physical risk It's easy to forget to look where you're going with this game, but they need to be careful of where they end up. There are already stories of people being lured to places that aren't safe for children.

  • It can cost a lot of money There are in-app purchases and other incentives which can cost up to £79.99 (14,500 Pokécoins). Make sure the app's set up without payment options.

  • Access to personal data Pokémon Go asks for personal information like your child's birth date and email address, which they're asked to enter or receive through social media accounts. Parents have the right to contact the creators to stop them from using their personal information.

 

 

Pokémon Go is also causing the Police a headache as it is leading young people into unsafe areas such as building sites or derelict buildings so please keep reinforcing the safety message!.

Can you help the Police?

“Northamptonshire Police are seeking to identify uniforms within the county, so that we can identify any local school uniforms that may appear in digital images that we come into contact with as a result of our enquiries.  We would be extremely grateful if each school / academy could provide us with a clear colour photograph/picture of their (1) badge and (2) uniform (including blazer / jumper / tie if worn) along with the name and address of the school / academy.  If the colours are not clear from the photograph, a short narrative would also help.  Please email the information to victimid@northants.pnn.police.uk.” 

Parent Engagement – Academic year 2016-2017

 

Captive audience has worked very well  for a strong attendance. Next academic year do you have any events where parents usually turn out? If so give me 5 minutes to frighten them then we follow that up a week or so later with a stand alone e-safety session. I tried it recently and almost 140 parents turned out! Something definitely to think about. Also have you seen the new resources from Think u know? Plus there new film Romeo and Juliet which highlights sex, relationships and the internet.   

 

 

Imapact of porn

 

The NSPCC recenlty conducted a servey of more than a 1,000 chilcdren aged 11-16 and more than a third who had seen porn online wanted to copy some of the behaviour they had seen. The NSPCC also have some great advice and resources (link below) for parents around online safety including apps. Lads especially are getting a warped view of reality and fantasy when it comes to online gaming and pornogrpahy. An area that often does not get discussed?

 

 

 

The 5 p’s are a real hit!

 

I have really enjoyed using the 5 p’s with year 5 , 6 and secondary schools its well worth using in your sessions to endorse online safety. I usually change protect to protect your personal information as it will be leaked around internet via social media. Remember online safety is always ongoing - it cannot be taught once a year or used to tick boxes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thats if from me, have a great summer break and see you all soon! Remember technolgy is not the problem its how we use it.  

Stay safe

Les

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