Richmond MP Rishi Sunak took part in a special school assembly held to teach children to use the internet safely and responsibly.
Mr Sunak joined a team from Google in a presentation at Broomfield Primary School, Northallerton, which used video, music and participation to show how the internet can be used and enjoyed in a safe way.
The assembly for Key Stage 2 children aged between seven and 11 years was called Internet Legends: how to be epic and safe online.
It stressed four key points in the Internet Legends Code:
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Think before you share – only share things you would happy for everyone to see;
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Protect your stuff – why secure passwords and privacy settings are important;
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Check it’s for real – not everything is true and how to spot scams;
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Respect each other – be nice and report bad behaviour or abuse.
Mr Sunak said it was very important that young children were told about safe internet use. "We know that the average age of a person receiving their first mobile phone with internet access is just eight years of age so we need to get these important messages across early in their school career.
He added: “It was a brilliant, fun presentation which the children enjoyed and, most importantly, understood. The message was clear for the children, and the adults present: we have to use the enormous power of the internet responsibly and safely to protect ourselves and our families.”
Broomfield School headteacher Susan Gill said the session had been very stimulating for the children and she expressed her thanks to Google, the presentation partners ParentZone and Mr Sunak for making the event so entertaining.