The web safe code for young members

Helping Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers use the internet safely

Most people use the internet.

Each section has a web safe code that young members can follow to keep themselves safe online.

When using the internet, I promise:

When using the internet, I promise:

to agree rules with my parent or carer about the best way for me to use my devices (computer, phone, games console) and the internet.
to keep myself safe and not share any personal information like my full name, my home or school address, my phone number and my email address.
to only share photos or videos online with people I know in the real world. And to always ask if it’s okay before I upload them.
to tell my parent, carer, teacher or leader if something online worries or upsets me.
to only download files on to my devices only if it’s okay with my parent or carer.
to think carefully about what I read, hear and see online, and not to trust information unless I have checked it with a parent, carer, teacher or leader.
not to arrange to meet up with someone I have met on the internet, and if someone asks me meet up with them, to tell my parent or carer.

When using the internet, I promise:

to make sure I only use websites that are designed for my age.
to only accept friend requests from people I know.
not to publish or give out any of your personal details, like my address or mobile number.
to always ask for permission from my parent or carer before uploading photos or videos online.
that if someone is making feel uncomfortable, to block and report them.
to be wary of emails that contain unknown links, and to check with an adult if I don’t know what to do.
that if I send pictures to someone, know that they can be forwarded onto others.
to remember that online friends are really strangers no matter how long you have been talking to them or how friendly they seem.
not to arrange to meet up with anyone I’ve been chatting to online.
to tell a trusted adult if something online upsets me.

When using the internet, I promise:

to only use websites that are designed for my age group.
to only accept friend requests from people that I actually know.
not to don't publish or give out any of my personal details like my address or mobile number.
to always ask permission before uploading photos or videos of other people online.
that if I set up a group, make it closed. And make sure that I adjust your privacy settings to moderate. I’ll also only invite and accept people I know.
that if someone is making feel uncomfortable, to block and report them.
to be wary of emails that contain unknown links, and to check with an adult if I don’t know what to do.
that if I send pictures to someone, know that they can be forwarded onto others. not to arrange to meet up with anyone you have met on the internet. If I really have to, make sure that I take a responsible friend with you and that I meet in a public place during the day.
to speak to a trusted adult if I’m concerned about my online safety.

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