Internet Safety for Children in Libraries

Dudley Libraries has a number of Firewalls in place on the people's network machine's which are used solely by children in the Junior Library.

 

Here are just a few examples of some of the Surf Control Categories which are blocked by the Firewall, Adult/Sexually Explicit, Chat, Criminal Skills, Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco, Gambling,Hacking, Personals & Dating an Violence.

 

Dudley Council as a whole has strict guidelines about the use of the images of children on it's website, whether it is a photograph, video or webcam.

 

The Data Protection Act 1998 affects the use of photography. Permission of use must be consented by the parent if the child is under 12, plus why and where the photo will be used must be discussed before use.

 

 

Childnet International's mission is to work in partnership with others to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children. This site offers general safety advice for parents, young people and teachers.

 

Some useful links to sites specifically designed to cater for Children's safety on the Internet.

 

The Home Office also has produced a booklet on keeping your child safe on the Internet, it is available upon request from the consumer advice folder, leaflet A10, in libraries, they also have a website for children to interact with, please take a look at thinkuknow.co.uk

 

This section contains links to help children and parents do the right thing while surfing the Internet.