Online Safety

Please take a look at the links below and spend some time explaining the safe use of the internet to your children. If you would like further advice please contact the school.

Young People

Our top tips:

Always Speak to a grown up before using the internet who can advise you on what to do.

Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.

Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself.

Never give out your passwords.

Don’t befriend people you don’t know.

Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do.

Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are.

Think carefully about what you say before you post something online

Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude.

If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer and tell a trusted adult immediately.

You can also call ‘Childline’ on: 08001111 to talk to someone who can help.

Teachers & Staff

The safe and effective supervision of pupils using the internet in school via a variety of devices is the main concern for teachers with regard to the online environment.

Due to many children using the internet at home for homework, playing games and socialising, it is critical that safe internet use at school is mirrored by safe internet use at home.

It is important that schools respond positively and work with parents in educating children about the positive ways in which the internet can be used but also point out some of the associated risks. This can be done in numerous ways, such as e-safety days, parent workshops and regular reminders on news letters.

We like to encourage parents to play a part in their child's internet safety, increasingly now as applications are emerging rapidly including social networking, Peer to Peer networks, mobiles and wireless applications.

Even though internet access in schools is filtered thoroughly, supervised and safe, many teachers face particular challenges in educating pupils how to use the internet safely outside of the classroom.

Parents & Carers

What is Online Safety?

E-Safety is about staying safe whilst accessing various devices which usually include the internet, including social networking sites, online game sites, using game consoles that allow access to chat facilities and mobile technology such as mobile phones and tablet devices. E-safety includes avoiding viruses, identifying accurate information and not giving personal information to untrustworthy sources.

Why is Online Safety important?

E-safety is important because it safeguards the concerns of children and young people. It also emphasises the importance and use of new technologies in a positive way and encourages young people to develop safer online behaviours.

What can I do as a parent to keep my child safe?

Keep your computer, laptop or tablet in the family room so that you can monitor what your child is accessing as Filters, Blocks and Parental Locks don't replace the parental role - don't just rely on these.

To start discussions about on-line safety with your children at an early age.

Only allow your child to become members of games or sites that are monitored or moderated (a monitored site should identify risks or inappropriate content.)

Check through the browsing history of your internet search engine and internet usage.

Become 'friends' on your child's social media sites.

Ask your child what they are playing and who they might be talking to.

Encourage your child to tell you their worries, especially if someone on-line has told them not to

Follow the published Social media site age restrictions. Do not sign your child up to social networking sites such as Facebook. There are age restrictions in place many of which start at 13. Regularly check your child's mobile phone, ensuring that they are only talking to close friends or family.

Remind your child to never give out any personal information such as; full name, date of birth, address or telephone number.

Set up parental controls through your internet service provider. For more advice please ask in school.

What we do at school to keep your child safe?

In school all internet access is filtered. We also use software that monitors the children's use of the internet which logs all activity. Children are also taught how to make educated judgements regarding the information that they access on the internet and how to stay safe. This is taught through E-safety lessons as well as a whole school Safety Day.

Report Abuse

You can use the following links to find more information on how to report abuse, or report abuse.

When should I report to CEOP?

CEOP help children stay safe online. If someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know? It may be inappropriate chat, being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to us by clicking the link above.

Talk to ChildLine

ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything.

Visit www.childline.org.uk or:

Call free on 0800 1111 Have a 1-2-1 chat online Send an email

Internet Matters

Keeping your children safe online matters. "Internet Matters" is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which aims to help parents keep their children safe online. We believe in maximising children’s potential online, while staying safe, and Internet Matters can help parents to address this important issue.

Visit their website at www.internetmatters.org