Safety Policy
Our Safety Policy is designed to help users and visitors on the safe use of Kewordal. We recognise that the internet has the potential to offer learners and children in particular, a wide range of opportunities to develop. We want this to be done as safely and securely as possible. Please read through our Safety Policy.
About us
We are committed to protecting minors and vulnerable adults who use our website. Users of Kewordal, including minors don't have public search listings created for them and the visibility of their profile information is limited to friends of friends and networks.
Pictures of users under the age of 16 are not permitted.
We believe that it is very important to protect and educate all users on using the Internet.
We will always strive to provide all users with a safe environment while highlighting threats to child and vulnerable adults’ safety that can exist online.
We will work closely with organisations committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults.
About you
Do not reveal what school or college you go to or where you live.
Never give out phone numbers or your email address.
Do not agree to meet people without a parent present.
Do not tell anyone you meet on the internet information about your family.
Inform an adult if anything strange or unusual happens or anything is said to you that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Never divulge your password, even to your best friends.
Try not to use a password similar to one you use for other sites or one you’ve used before.
Change your password every 3 months.
Do not give anyone access to your email and password.
Never send your picture, credit card or bank details.
Do not speak to anyone that makes you feel uncomfortable or worried.
Always report offensive, abusive or harmful material to Kewordal and tell a parent/carer if you see such material.
Do not pretend to be someone or something else; always be yourself.
Always remember that people online may not be what they seem.
If you receive a message that is rude or threatening, do not respond, instead, tell an adult.
Do not open attachments or links which come from people or sources you do not know. They may contain viruses and damage your computer.
If you find a link you think violates our policy or someone posts an offensive comment or images, please email us using our Contact Form, your message will be reviewed by our team, who will remove the offensive material if it violates any of our policies.
Relevant websites on child safety
Visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) to discover ways in which you can receive advice and help or how to report any sexual contact or indecent material.
You can contact the Internet Watch Foundation (www.iwf.org.uk) if you find any material you believe to be illegal.
Other
If you have any questions about this policy, please get in touch using our Contact Form.