We need your help to keep your children safe on the internet. The school's internet access is extremely tightly controlled, but when children access the internet at home the same restrictions do not necessarily apply.
With the increasing use of technology in everyday life, it is essential that all children become confident and safe users of the internet and other technologies.
On this page you should find some useful links and tips for how to ensure you and your child are using the internet appropriately, and some websites to visit for advice.
Underpinning the curriculum, are the SMART rules which are reinforced in school:
Safe - Keep safe by being careful not to give out any personal information when you're chatting or posting online. Personal information includes your email address, phone number and password.
Meeting - Meeting someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents' or carers' permission and even then only when they can be present. Remember online friends are still strangers even if you have been talking to them for a long time.
Accept - Accepting emails, IM messages, or opening files, pictures or texts from people you don't know or trust can lead to problems - they may contain viruses or nasty messages!
Reliable - Someone online may lie about who they are and information on the internet may not be true. Always cross check information with other websites, books or someone who knows. If you like chatting online it's best to only chat to your real world friends and family
Tell - Tell your parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or if you or someone you know is being bullied online.
Online safety factsheets
All the Safer Internet Day Resources you need can be found here: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/
Platform Guides - parent guides for social media apps and platforms
Pokemon Go - Safer Internet Centre
Internet Provider Parental Controls
Internet Matters - advice from pre-school to teens
Cyberstreet - e-safety for the home & business
Vodafone Digital Parenting Magazine
Links for children
EYFS
Read the story of 'Smartie the Penguin'
Read the story of 'Digiduck's Big Decision'
KS1
Click on the icon below to go to the Thinkuknow website and find, stories, games and puzzles.
Lower KS2
Click on the icon to go to the Kidsmart website and find tips,videos, games and puzzles.
or go and watch the adventures of Cara, Winston and the Smart crew by click here:
Upper KS2
The cyber cafe is a great place to find out about social networking and using online to chat with your friends.
Tips for parents
'Thinkuknow' website is great place for tips for how to make sure your children are safe online, and how best to tackle any issues you or your children might face. Click on the icon below to open a new window:
Organisations and websites offering further information and support for online safety:
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NSPCC:
www.nspcc.org.uk -
Internet Matters:
www.internetmatters.org -
Kidscape:
www.kidscape.org.uk -
Bullying UK:
www.bullying.co.uk -
KidzSearch:
www.kidzsearch.com -
Swiggle:
www.swiggle.org.uk -
Mumsnet:
www.mumsnet.com -
Safer Internet Day:
www.saferinternet.org.uk -
PEGI rating games search:
www.pegi.info -
Childline:
www.childline.org.uk -
Childnet:
www.childnet.com
Privacy Settings
Here is some information you may find useful when looking at privacy settings on commonly used devices and websites. It is important to periodically check your privacy settings, especially on websites, as the settings are often changed by the website.
