Online Safety Information for Parents
Keeping children safe online is a vital part of our safeguarding responsibility. The online world offers many exciting opportunities for learning, creativity and communication, but it also presents risks that children may not always recognise on their own.
At our school, online safety is taught regularly and in an age-appropriate way. We help children understand how to stay safe, behave responsibly, and know what to do if something online makes them feel worried or uncomfortable. This learning is woven into the curriculum and reinforced through daily practice.
We recognise that online safety works best when school and home work together. We encourage parents and carers to take an active role in supporting safe online use at home and to talk regularly with their children about what they do online.
If you ever have concerns about your child’s online safety, or would like advice or support, please contact the school office and ask to speak to our Online Safety and Safeguarding Lead. We are always here to listen and help.
If you have any concerns about your child’s safety online and would prefer to speak with the school in the first instance, please contact the school office on 01293 526873 and ask to speak to our Online Safety and Safeguarding Lead, Jim Duncan. We take online safety very seriously and will be happy to listen and offer support.
Below are some links to support online safety
For Parents and Carers – Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online
Safer Internet - Advice Centre Parents and Carers
For Young People Games, quizzes, films and advice to help you get the most out of the internet while staying safe online
Safer Internet Advice Centre Young People
MyTutor - The Parents’ Guide to Teaching your Teen Online Safety
Internet Matters - For advice on setting devices safely and age specific guides
Net Aware - Useful information and advice for app and game specific guides
BBC - Good for parent tips and advice
