Online Safety
LIFE IN A TECHNO DIGITAL WORLD
New technologies inspire children to be creative, communicate and learn. The ‘online world’ is fully integrated into daily life and new technologies are developing at a rapid pace. The offline and online worlds have now converged and as such we have a responsibility to educate our school community about both the benefits and risks of using the internet.
Parents/carers play a vital role in ensuring their child remains safe online. The ever changing nature of new technologies can often leave parents feeling disempowered and as such we have introduced this page to signpost you to help, support and useful updates so that you can in turn help and support your child.
Through this page we will:
- Keep you updated with news about developments and changes in the online world
- Help you to understand more about your child's online life so that you can take a supportive and informed interest.
- Signpost you to tools that will help you to monitor your child's safety online.
Signposting for children and young people
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CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.
Latest news and new developments
Does your child have the ability to spot fake news when they are surfing the internet? Fake news is the spreading of stories online that are invented or distort the facts of a situation or aren't even news at all. This guide from internet matters will help you understand what it is and how to help your child learn the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to the things they are hearing about online.
https://www.internetmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Internet-Matters-Guide-Fake-News.pdf
NSPCC
The NSPCC has a wide range of useful information, support, top tips and practical help with regard to keeping your child safe online. It is a good idea to visit their page regularly to keep on top of developments in the online world. The best thing to do is follow the link below and see for yourself the resources on offer.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
The NSPCC and O2 have teamed up together to establish net aware
This is a useful site to find out all you need to know about the latest games, apps and social media.
KS2 Children and Parents - it's QUIZ TIME!
Click on the document below and take part in teh NSPCC online safety quiz. Kids - this is a chance to show your parents what you know. Parents -this is a chance for you
Think U Know
Think u know is a website for children, parents and schools offering a range of resources to support both online and offline. It is set up to enable you to access special areas according to age and whether you are a child or parent. Use the link below to take you straight to their page.
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
If you are worried about something that your child has posted online, such as an image, you can visit the Internet Watch Foundation for help. Click the link below to take you straight to their site:
BBC internet safety news
Here you will find recent news articles and updates regarding internet safety:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c1824w 39w4yt/internet-safety
Internet Matters
Internet matters supports parents and carers with lots of useful information which can help you to understand more about your child's digital life.
This document helps parents to understand what you need to know about online grooming and how you can keep your child as protected as possible.
Have you heard about ..?
Here we will regularly feature new games and apps that we know children around school are using. We will also include a link so that you can see what they do as well as the benefits and potential risks involved with using them.
Find out more from the Internet Watch Foundation at:
https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/is-among-us-multiplayer-game-safe-for-children/