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ITV is backing Safer Internet Day with fun interactive activities for children, and practical advice for parents, carers and teachers.
ITV has teamed up with Childnet International to make a child-friendly internet safety series accessible for the first time in British Sign Language on www.signedstories.com.
In the first chapter of The Adventures of Kara, Winston and the SMART Crew, available from Tuesday February 9, children are shown the consequences of opening an attachment from an unknown sender.
Other chapters to be added throughout 2010 will include what children should do if strangers contact them, or if they are bullied online.
Malcolm Wright, Managing Director ITV SignPost said: “I agree with Insafe, the organisation behind Safer Internet Day, that young people need to be empowered to manage their online identity and to learn how to stay safe online.
“We’re delighted to offer Signed Stories as a free platform for accessible safety information. The message will reach hundreds of thousands of children across the world.”
The section for Parents, Carers and Teachers will also carry brand new content – practical advice on the simple steps they can take to protect their children online, and links to free resources to reinforce the messages.
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