Online Safety

 

As children begin to explore the internet for learning, communication, and entertainment, it is important that they develop the skills necessary to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. We recognise that the online environment offers many exciting opportunities, but it also presents potential risks. Children may encounter inappropriate content, online bullying, or individuals who do not have their best interests at heart.  Through age-appropriate lessons and open conversations, we encourage children to understand the importance of keeping personal information private, treating others with kindness and respect online, making good choices, and speaking to a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right.

 

Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child's online safety. By taking an active interest in how your child uses the internet, setting clear boundaries, using parental controls, and having regular conversations about online experiences, you can help reinforce these safe behaviours at home. 

 

By working together, we can help your child build confidence, resilience, and the knowledge they need to enjoy the internet safely.

 

There is a wide range of information available to you as parents and carers, regarding online safety. We would like to recommend the following as great sources of information to both you and your child/children:

 

 

Device specific guides to parental controls  NSPCC - Keeping children safe online   UK Safer Internet Centre - Parents guide to technology   CEOP - home safety films and activities   Social Media Online Safety Guides   Parentkind - Online Safety Toolkit

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CEOP button (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)

 

CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.

 

You can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone you know in real life, or someone you have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and we will do everything we can to keep you safe.

 

 

As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online.

 

Are you being bullied?

CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if you’re being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence right now you can speak to Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online – no worry is too big or too small.