Keeping Children Safe Online

🧸 Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Children Being Safe Online

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Christopher explained that being online can feel like exploring a big playground. At first, I thought every corner was safe. But Christopher reminded me: sometimes there are unsafe voices, messages, or adverts — and children need trusted places to turn.

🌍 Safety for Children Online

• Keep boundaries: Never share your full name, address, school, or passwords online.

• Check with a trusted adult: If a message or website feels strange, show it to a parent, carer, or teacher.

• Don’t click suspicious links: Always ask before opening something new.

• Block and report: If someone is unkind or asks for private details, block them and report.

• Notebook & Pen ritual: Write down anything that feels unsafe — numbers, names, or websites — and share with a trusted adult.

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📞 Official UK Helplines for Children

• Childline (Run by NSPCC):

  • Call 0800 1111 (free, 24/7)

  • Visit childline.org.uk for chat and message boards

    
    

• Shout (Textline for young people):

  • Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)

    
    

• HOPELINE247 (Papyrus — Suicide Prevention for under 35s):

  • Call 0800 068 4141

  • Text 07860 039967

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🖱️ Scruffy’s Safety Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

1. Write down Childline’s number (0800 1111) in your notebook.

2. Practice saying: “If I feel unsafe online, I can call Childline.”

3. Share one safety ritual with a friend — like blocking and reporting.

4. Ask a trusted adult to help you explore childline.org.uk.

   
   

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection   At first, I thought children had to face unsafe moments alone. But Christopher reminded me: helplines are sanctuary doors — always open, always safe.

For learners, knowing Childline (0800 1111) and Shout (85258) means they can reach out anytime, with Scruffy guarding the vault beside them.

🧸 Children’s Safety Online — Quick Reminder

Never share private details online. If you feel unsafe, call Childline (0800 1111) or text SHOUT to 85258.   Scruffy reminds you: block, report, and always talk to a trusted adult

 Report . Protect . Safe

Report: Tell a trusted adult. You don’t have to handle it alone.

Protect: Block, delete, or step away. Your boundaries matter.

Safe: You’ve reported, protected yourself, and your safe.