We have had a new leaflet produced to help parents with online safety. Please read it with your child/children. All of the classes have been taught how to stay safe on the internet, so have a good chat to see how much they have remembered.
Useful e-safety documents
Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying (DfE)
Information, support and guidance for those who have had someone close sent to prison
How to set up Facebook Privacy Controls
How to make the most out of Windows 7 Parental Controls
How to make the most out of Windows 10 Parental Controls
How to set up Parental Controls on the Xbox 360 (Microsoft)
How to set up Google Safe Search
How to set up YouTube Safety Mode
Inspecting E-Safety in Schools (Ofsted)
Keeping up with Children on the Internet (Childnet International)
Online Gaming: An Introduction for Parents and Carers (Childnet International)
In today’s electronic world it is important that our children learn to work and play online safely.
We have developed a comprehensive selection of policies, including ones for our children that shape how we work online.
The NSPCC has great advice on social media
Guide for Parents and Carers
CEOP – Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre has some great information about what it takes to be a better ‘online’ parent. The content is light hearted and realistic and offers advice on how to talk to your child about technology.
When should I report to CEOP?
CEOP help children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know?
You can report concerns to CEOP by following the link below.
We have identified the following websites which give guidance and support
Anti-Bullying Alliance – a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying
BBC WebWise – films and resources on staying safe online.
CBBC Stay Safe – advice for children on online safety.
Child Protection Company: eSafety Course for Parents – by taking the Parent eSafety course, you can work with your child to keep them safe on the internet and learn more about eSafety yourself as a parent.
Childline – get help and advice about a wide range of issues
Childnet International – for primary children.
Childnet International – for teachers and professionals.
Facebook Privacy Settings – a useful guide.
Internet Matters – a guide to help you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
Internet Safety for Kids – a parent’s guide.
Internet Watch Foundation – the UK Hotline for reporting criminal online content.
Keeping Kids Safe Online – a parent’s guide
KidSMART – lots of resources aimed at children.
Parent Info: Digital resilience – a parent’s guide
Parent Info: Snapchat – a parent’s guide
Parent Info: how to tell if your child is addicted to tech – a parent’s guide
Parent Info: Pokemon Go – a parent’s guide
Parentline Plus – advice on all aspects of family life
Report Online Terrorist Material (gov.uk) – report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet. Your report will be treated anonymously.
See It Report It – this website and its owners take a proactive approach to user privacy and ensure the necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of its users throughout their visiting experience.
Southwest Grid for Learning Staying Safe Resource – online safety guidence
Surf Swell Island (Disney) – Surf Swell island provides you with lots of adventures in internet safety so that you can collect jewels to take to treasure palace – are you brave enough to take the challenge?
ThinkUKnow – learning resource for children.
Transl8it – type in SMS, text message, emoticon, smiley, slang, chat room net lingo or abbreviations and let transL8it! convert it to plain english to understand
UK Safer Internet Centre: Parental Controls – how to set up parental controls offered by your home ISP.
