Children are spending more and more time using digital devices. It is essential that they are supported with keeping themselves safe online. We have regular internet safety lessons and have dedicated 'Safer Internet Day'. Click on the picture link below which will take you to the NSPCC website which is packed full of advice for pupils and parents. It tackles reporting abuse online, parental controls, age appropriate advice and online well being.
Click on the picture link below to watch animations for 4-7 year old pupils about online safety.
Click on the picture link below for pupils aged 8-10 to play the game Bandrunner which gives them tips to stay safe online.
App guides for families
This collection of guides provides parents and carers with key information about the most popular social media and gaming apps children and young people are using today. The guides include a detailed overview of the app, outlining the age rating and key terminology. They also highlight the risks each app poses to young people and give detailed instructions on how to enable parental controls and safety settings. Click on the picture below to take you to the Hwb site.
CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection
If your child is worried about being contacted online with inappropriate content then click on the picture below to take you to the CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection webpage for more advice.