Online Safety
Online safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world. We also want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of online safety issues so they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.
Please use this page to find information on a range of online safety topics.
Online Safety at Home
As a parent or carer, you'll know how important the internet is to children - they use it to learn, play, socialise and express themselves. It's a highly creative place of amazing opportunities. But the technology children use every day can seem a bit daunting and you might worry about the risks your child can face online - such as bullying, contact from strangers or the possibility of them seeing illegal or inappropriate content.
Here are some conversation starter ideas from Childnet
- Ask your children to tell you about the sites they like to visit and what they enjoy doing online.
- Ask them about how they stay safe online. What tips do they have for you, and where did they learn them? What is OK and not OK to share?
- Ask them if they know where to go for help, where to find the safety advice, privacy settings and how to report or block on the services they use.
- Encourage them to help. Perhaps they can show you how to do something better online or they might have a friend who would benefit from their help and support.
- Think about how you use the internet as a family. What could you do to get more out of the internet together and further enjoy your lives online.
Safety Cards
Here are some extremely useful safety cards that clearly explain how to adjust any privacy settings on consoles, streaming apps and other forms of technology.
Useful Websites
Better Internet for Kids - information, guidance and resources on better internet issues.
Childnet - helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
Internet Matters (0-5) - advice on simple things you can do to make sure younger children are staying safe online.
Internet Matters (6-10) - advice on what you can do to give young children the best experience of going online.
Parental Controls on Apple decives - use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Parent Zone - digital parenting advice, activities and ideas from the experts at Parent Zone.
Parent Zone Library - explore guides, advice and information around all the online platforms and trends at the heart of digital family life.
Privacy Settings - a guide for parents and carers
Safer Internet - a guide to staying safe online.
If you would like advice on any element of online safety and keeping your child safe online, please contact the school office and we can provide further information and support.