Cyberbullying is harassment/bullying using communications technologies; texting, messaging, emailing, Facebook, Bebo, Myspace, other social networking sites.

Smart Rules

SAFE
Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – such as your name, email, phone number, home address, or school name – to people who you don’t trust online.

MEETING
Meeting someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents’ or carers’ permission and even then only when they can be present. Everyone should be diligent in this situation.

ACCEPTING
Accepting emails, IM messages, or opening files, pictures or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems – they may contain viruses or nasty messages!

RELIABLE
Someone online may be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet may not be reliable.

TELL
Tell your parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried.

• Content that you have seen online, which you think may be illegal, should be reported to the Internet Watch Foundation who will contact the police if necessary.
• If you are being bullied you can talk to someone in confidence by calling ChildLine on: 0800 1111, or by visiting www.achance2talk.com
• For more information and advice check out: www.kidscape.org.uk, www.stopcyberbullying.org.

Report anyone who sends you unwanted or inappropriate communications - contact your tutor or

Julie McGinn - Child Protection Officer on 01244 670508 - j.mcginn@west-cheshire.ac.uk
Jan Persjanov - Network Manager on 01244 670556 - j.persjanov@west-cheshire.ac.uk