E-safety

Ensuring children are able to use the technology they have safely is more important than ever but it is really difficult to keep up with all the different settings and options available to us.

Are you worried your child may see or hear for something inappropriate online?

It is important that parents and carers have regular conversations with children about how to keep safe online.

Setting parental controls can also help protect young children when they are online. Parental controls are designed to help parents and carers manage their child’s online activities. There are various types, some of which are free. However, nothing is totally fool proof, and apps do not replace the need for adults to support and advise children using the internet. You’ll find useful links linked to parental controls below.

Are you SMART on the internet?

We take E-safety very seriously and all children are regularly taught lessons on how to keep themselves safe online.

We embrace the fact that we live in a digital world and rather than prevent children from using the internet and accessing the vast amount of information, entertainment and resources it offers, we encourage children to use the internet but teach them to use it safely. Our staff and governors also receive regular, comprehensive training on e-safety and so are well equipped to deal with any questions or problems which may arise.

Useful websites for parents and carers

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/guidance/snapchat-safety-a-how-to-guide-for-parents Snapchat safety: a how to guide for parents.

 https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/guidance/instagram-safety-a-how-to-guide-for-parents/ Instagram safety- how to guide for parents.

https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/parents-guide-to-facebook/Facebook safety- how to guide for parents.

https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/articles/Parental-controls/ This site is full of useful information. This link takes you a page about how to set-up parental controls.

www.askaboutgames.com/parental-controls/ Setting up controls on gaming systems, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation etc.

http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/familysafety/  Information about managing technology and staying safe online.

https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/ Advice about how to discuss online safety with your child.

Useful websites to explore with your child

CEOP – Jessie and friends Games, videos and information aimed at 4 – 7 year olds.

 CEOP – Band Runner Games, videos and information aimed at 8 – 10 year olds.

ChildNet – Captain Kara and Winston’s Smart Crew Cartoons illustrating the smart rules.

Kidscape – What is cyberbullying? Advice for families and children on cyberbullying.

If English is not your first language, you can find advice in other languages here.

Childnet – Supporting Young People Online

The Break Foundation

We work closely with the Breck Foundation and their founder, Lorin Lafave.

Her presentations and workshops are at the core of their work in educating young people, teachers, carers and parents about how to stay safe in the online world. The workshops are adapted to meet  the needs of all ages from Reception upwards.

The Breck Foundation use age-appropriate material and images to bring the important message of “Play Virtual, Live Real” into our school. They give young people the opportunity to discuss the issues and ask questions.

Please find the link below, if you wish to find free resources for children on the website. 

https://www.breckfoundation.org/young-people-the-issues