Internet Safety Information

INTERNET SAFETY

Within Internet Explorer it is possible to password protect certain websites. This can provide some protection against children visiting inappropriate websites. It is NOT a totally secure method, as other browsers (such as Firefox) can be used to bypass the facility. It can probably a useful method for safety with younger children.

To enable the password protection the following action and ‘tabs’ need to be ‘left-clicked’

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. “Tools”
3. “Internet Options
4. “Content”
5. “Enable” (enter a password and ‘hint’
6. “Settings” ? “Approved Sites” ? “Add or Remove”

Should you require any further assistance with this please do not hesitate to contact me.

Useful websites offering advice on protecting children and reporting abuse.

www.childnet.com

www.Ceop.org.uk

www.internetsafetyadvisor.info

http://www.ssfchildren.co.uk/safety.php

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1397222.stm

http://www.childline.org.uk/Safesurfing.asp