Teach Your Children The SMART Rules

The SMART rules have been written especially for children to remind them how to stay safe online. You can help by going through these rules with your children to ensure they understand them. Download a copy of the SMART rules and keep them next to your family computer for easy reference.  

• Get SMART and download the poster! (Requires Adobe Reader to open)

SAFE

Stay safe by being careful not to give out personal information to people you are chatting with online.

MEETING

Meeting someone who you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents' permission and only when they can accompany you.

ACCEPTING

Accepting emails, instant messages or opening files and pictures from people you don't know or trust can lead to problems - they may contain viruses or nasty messages!

RELIABLE

Information you find on the internet may not be true, or someone online may be lying about who they are.

TELL

Tell your parent, carer or an adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or if you or someone you know is being bullied online.

Make sure your kids are cyber safe, cyber smart!