Children today live in a digital world. The development of digital technology and the Internet has revolutionised how children (and adults) live their lives. Used appropriately this technology improves and enhances their lives in many ways. It also, however, presents opportunities for unacceptable behaviour and criminality among a small minority of people. We incorporate Online Safety into a range of areas of our curriculum, these include PSHE, computing, drama, English and topics (included when researching about different history/geography themes).
The continuing development of ‘smartphones’ and mobile Internet devices means that children can be ‘online’ at all times, which further highlights the need for children, young people and parents to be aware of the dangers and how best to stay safe while enjoying the benefits of digital technology.
Please see the resources below, for further information and support:
Information/Support
- www.internetmatters.org
– great website for parents and has step by step guides of how to put on parental controls on range of devices. - www.taminggaming.com – this a wonderful website that features reviews of games, pitfalls and alternative games for specific age groups.
- UK Safer Internet Centre – Advice and resources linked to encouraging safer internet usage.
- www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/online-fraud – Advice from Sussex Police about using the internet.
- ceop.police.uk -Child Exploitation and Online Protection command website.
- Parent Zone – excellent for articles on current online safety topics.
- Think You Know – Interactive advice and guidance for children and parents provided by the Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre.
- British Red Cross – has useful parent guides to support in delivering first aid to babies and children.
National Online Safety
- Safe and Healthy Online Habits – guide for parents on promoting safe and healthy online habits (Comic Relief Special).
- Cyberbullying – Interesting guide about how to keep children safe and be aware of cyberbullying.
- 10 tips to keep children safe online – A really useful poster shwoing how to keep children safe online.
- TikTok Parents Guide – guide on what parents need to know about Tik Tok, including safety tips for parents.
- You Tube Parents Guide – guide on what parents need to know about You Tube, including safety tips for parents.
- You Tube Kids Parents Guide – guide on eight things parents need to know about You Tube Kids.
- What’s App Parents Guide – guide for parents on What’s App including what dangers to look out for.
- Facebook Parents Guide – guide for parents on Facebook including what dangers to look out for.
- Telegram Parents Guide – guide for parents on Telegram including potential risks for children.
- Spotting ads on Social Media Guide – guide for parents on what to look out on advertisements on Social Media, as there is an increasing amounts of scams on Social Media.
NSPCC
- NSPCC website for adults – The main NSPCC website, which is full of lots of useful resources for parents.
- NSPCC childline website – children friendly website with lots of games and resources aimed at their level.
- NSPCC Keeping children Safe online webpage – Specific resources from NSPCC on keeping children safe online.
- Useful handout for parents with additional resources – handout with lots of useful websites from NSPCC.
If you require any further information or advice then please speak to our Safeguarding Team