Internet Safety

Internet Safety Day 
Each year, we hold our annual Internet Safety Day in line with The Safer Internet Uk Centre, where all children take part in lessons, discussions and role play appropriate for their age. Special assemblies are also held. Photographs are taken and uploaded onto Tapestry and Earwig.

Here are some of the important rules which are covered yearly:

1. Never arrange to meet anyone you have had contact with online without the permission of a trusted adult.
2. Be in control of what you share online - don't give out personal details.
3. Everything you share online could be seen by everyone - be careful what photographs and information you put online.
4. Tell a trusted adult which internet sites you are looking at - follow the rules that you are set.
5. If you are worried or concerned about anything you see or receive online tell a trusted adult.
6. Do not respond to unwanted messages or e.mails.
7. Some people use the internet to be nasty to others - tell a trusted adult.
8. Choose strong passwords, change them regularly and don't tell anybody what they are.
9. It is never ok to be rude or horrible or make threats to anyone in any message online.

Each year, there is a specific focus on what is covered.

Please click here to see our Online Safety Policy: Online Safety Policy 

E-Safety

Here are some documents associated with The National Online Safety Team. 

There are many more available on their website- Wake up Wednesday which you can also follow on social media for regular updates on popular apps and games: #WakeUpWednesday - Free resources for trusted adults

Childline is also a great source of support for children: Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people

If children unfortunately encounter harmful content online, this website may be useful for children by encouraging them to report this content : Report Harmful Content - We Help You Remove Content

Cyber-Bullying

Through our Computing work and PSHE, we teach the children about the good points and the downsides of the internet. We also discuss the dangers of cyber-bullying and the importance of telling someone if there is a problem. Click on the link for more information: Cyber-Crime-Cyberbullying-Advice-Sheet-Youths.pdf (safe4me.co.uk)

Useful websites for parents about e-safety

• Childnet – Offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, and to find out where to get more help and support Parents and Carers Toolkit | Childnet 
• Commonsensemedia – Provides independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families | Common Sense Media 
• Help your child stay safe online - Kids Online Safety – includes practical information from trusted places to help parents feel more confident on the steps they can take to protect their child online.Help your child stay safe online - Kids Online Safety
• Internet Matters – Provides age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls, and practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support - Internet Matters

When you are using our school website, if you come across something which you are not happy about, please let a member of staff know.

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