Making sure your child is safe on the Internet
Is your child safe on the internet?
Access to the internet via a computer opens up a world of possibilities for children; it can also expose them to danger. Some people try to sexually exploit children through the internet.
You can learn more about this issue by downloading our internet safety booklet 'Is your child safe on the Internet', see the bottom of this page. However, there are many other places you can get information from, a number of which are shown at the back of this booklet.
We have also included some useful contact telephone numbers and a number of informative web sites about this subject for your convenience lower down this page.
Useful telephone numbers
South Yorkshire Police 0114 220 2020
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Childline 0800 1111
NSPCC Helpline 0800 800 500
Child Protection Unit (Social Services) 0114 273 4934
Internet Watch Hotline 0845 600 8844
Useful Internet Sites
Chatdanger Website - a website explaining the potential internet dangers for children and young people
The Internet Watch Foundation Website - The UK website for reporting illegal internet content
The NSPCC Website - Here you can find information for parents and children/young people on the dangers of surfing the net
The Home Office Website - The Internet Task Force for Child Protection aims to make the UK the best and safest place in the world for children to use the Internet.
Downloads
A copy of the 'Is your Child Safe on the Internet?' leaflet (38 KB)
A copy of the 'Is your Child Safe on Internet' leaflet (1.21 MB)