Online Safety
We all recognise that being able to use the internet is now essential, it's a part of our everyday life. But it can be a dangerous place and it's vital that parents and carers understand the risks and monitor the ways their child is using the internet, social media and games.
This is a really tricky task, especially because as soon as we get used to one app, game or website, it changes and a new version takes over.
There are a number of fantastic websites and settings which can help us all to keep our children safe, you'll find some of them here on this page.
In their learning, children will make regular use of computing technology. You will find our Online Safety policy on our Policies page.
Websites about safeguarding, including online safety:
CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection website has a wealth of information, advice about websites, internet and related terminology and the opportunity to report inappropriate online content or actions. Scroll all the way down their home page. They have also included some new Home Activity Packs to support parents during COVID-19 and the school closure period.
Childnet Stay safe online. Information for Primary aged children can be found here. Information for parents is accessed here - regular updates to help us all stay aware and help our children stay safe.
Childline Internet support for young people.
Devon Safeguarding Children's Board Local advice and information.
UK Safer Internet Centre Support and advice to help families stay safe online. This page links to how you can set up safe filters on your home internet and devices.
TV and Film Parent Advice and Information can be found in the IMBd Parental Guide
Every Wednesday we send home the Wake-Up Wednesday parent guide from the National Online Safety website.
These are quick guides to update you about popular websites, games and apps, giving an overview of the purpose, risks and settings so you can take responsibility and decide whether your child should be accessing these and take action to ensure that you can be confident in your child's online safety.
A sample of the guides can be found below, you can find more on the NOS website and sign up to receive them yourself.
12 ways to champion equality online
Age-inappropriate content Parent Guide
Apple Guided Access Parent Guide
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Parent Guide
Check in with your friends poster
Counter Strike: Global Offensive
Cunch-Line Chronicles Parent Guide
Devices - Tips for children with new devices
Discord Parent Guide updated 18/05/2022
Email Scams Parent & Carer Guide
Fortnite Battle Royale Parent Guide
Fortnite Chapter 2 Parent Guide
Fortnite Chapter 3 Parent Guide
Friends & Followers Parent Guide
How to set up emergency mode on your Samsung
How to make an emergency SOS call on your iPhone
How to prepare for an emergency with your Google Phone
How to set Parental Controls for apps on Android
How to set Parental Controls for apps on iPhone
How to set Parental Controls on Android
How to set Parental Controls on iPhone
League of Legends Parent Guide
Make the most of the online world this Christmas
Ofcom Media Use and Attitudes Report 20/21
Ofcom Media Use and Attitudes Report 2022
Parent Guide to Cross-Platform sharing of inappropriate content
Parent Guide to Virtual Reality
Queen Elizabeth II timeline - use in conjunction with 'Dealing with grief'
Remote Education - Top Tips for Remote Education
Roblox Parent Guide updated 07.09.2022
Setting up new devices for children
Snapchat Parent Guide updated 03.11.2021
Stay safe online this summer - July 2022
Supporting children to deal with upsetting content
Supporting children to express themselves safely online Parent Guide
TikTok Parent Guide updated 20.05.2021
Top Tips to Support Mental Wellbeing through nature Online and Offline
Whatsapp Parent Guide updated 03.03.2022