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Keeping Children Safe Online
Online Safety Information
There are many advantages to our new digital world, early use of technology has been shown to improve language skills and promote children’s social development and creativity.
But there are a lot of risks for young children. They may come across inappropriate content or begin to copy what older children do online. Social Media sites are very popular now. However, even though the age restriction is 13+, many parents still allow children younger than this to use the sites.
In School
Following guidence from KCSIE (2023), filtering and monitoring procedures and in place at school to ensure the safety of all pupils whilst using technology in the classroom. Online usage is monitored throughout the week by DSLs using the Senso filtering and monitoring system and is used to guide our online safety education and procedures. Our robust PSHE curriculum and pastoral programme ensure that all children are educated about staying safe online and are are aware of procedures to follow if they are worried or come across something concerning. Please reach out to use in school if you are concerned about staying safe online and we will endeavour to support you and your child.
At Home
Be sure that you know what they are up to, and what information, photos or videos they are sharing with others. Check out the NSPCC parent support website for really helpful information
NSPCC Online Safety ….because it’s dangerous to assume everything will be ok!
Key points for keeping your child safe on the internet:
- Set boundaries in the online world just as you would in the real world.
- Talk to your child about what they are up to online.
- Don’t leave them alone!
- Keep up-to-date with your child’s development online.
- How are they communicating with others online?
- Keep all equipment that connects to the internet in a family space.
- Know what connects to the internet and how.
- Use parental controls on devices that link to the internet, such as the TV, laptops, computers, games consoles and mobile phones.
- Lock down sites so that the information is not public.
- Take notice of age restrictions, particularly on social media sites.
Please see a list of useful guides and websites below and speak to school with any other concerns.
Internet Matters Online Safety Guide For Parents
Parent Information Evening - Online Safety PresentationUseful Online Safety Guidance
