Online Safety Awareness

The video provides five essential tips for children to stay safe online. It advises against sharing personal information, warns about the dangers of meeting online acquaintances in person, and highlights the risks of accepting unknown content. It emphasizes the importance of verifying the reliability of online information and encourages children to report any uncomfortable experiences to trusted adults. Additional resources for online safety are available on the Twinkle website.

Why is it important not to share personal information online?

• It is a way to earn money.

• It makes you popular.

• It helps you make new friends.

• It can lead to identity theft.

What should you do if you want to meet someone you met online?

• Go alone to meet them.

• Invite them to your house.

• Tell a trusted adult and ask them to accompany you.

• Share your location with them.

What is a potential risk of accepting emails or messages from unknown sources?

• They might contain useful information.

• They could be from a friend.

• They may contain viruses or inappropriate content.

• They are always safe.

Why should you be cautious about the information you find on the internet?

• All information online is verified.

• Anyone can post or edit information online.

• The internet is always reliable.

• Everything online is true.

What is the best way to ensure the reliability of online information?

• Ask strangers for advice.

• Believe everything you read.

• Stick to websites you trust.

• Trust any website you visit.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Open it immediately.

• Delete it and inform a trusted adult.

• Forward it to friends.

• Reply to the sender.

Who should you talk to if something online makes you feel uncomfortable?

• A stranger online.

• Your friends only.

• Trusted adults like parents, carers, or teachers.

• No one, keep it to yourself.