PURELY FOR PARENTS
The internet has become integral to the lives of children of all ages. It opens up new opportunities and is now an essential part of their every day
life whether it is being used for homework, to talk and share materials with their friends and family or for a multitude of other uses that are legitimate
and beneficial in so many ways.
But where children go, child sex offenders will follow – whether in the real or virtual world – and this section of the
website is for you as a parent, guardian or carer to work through and understand more about what your child is doing online.
It explains different terminology, explores some of the specific dangers that children could face and provides practical advice and guidance
that should make the online experience safer for all.
You will be able to download specially designed short leaflets that can be stored easy at hand for future reference as well as other
tools that will help you catch up with your child's understanding of the internet.
There is also the opportunity for you to register
for monthly email updates that will provide you with information on new and emerging technologies and tips on how to keep your family safe whilst online.
This section of the website is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - the UK's national law enforcement agency that
focuses on tackling the sexual abuse of children. At the top of this page and all other pages on this site you will see a "Report Abuse" button. This is where you
and your child can make a real difference and report any inappropriate contact that may have been encountered online. The report will go directly to specialist
police officers at the CEOP Centre where it will be dealt with.
This website is for you as parents to help us make the internet a safer place for your children. Let's encourage them to understand the risks they may face and
what they can do to ensure their own safety. But this can only be done by understanding the internet yourself. We hope that you find this section of the website
useful.
If you do have any thoughts on how we can improve this site please get in touch and let us know. Email us at education@ceop.gov.uk