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: 

  • to tell an adult what sites I want to visit and the games I want to play. 
  • to not say hurtful things to others. 
  • to tell an adult if something upsets me. 
  • to tell an adult if a stranger speaks to me. 

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.