Online Safety

Online safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. 
 
We are very proud to have received the Leicestershire schools E-Safety Quality Award 2022 for our hard work and commitment to children's safety online.
 
 
 
We also want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of online safety issues so they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.
 

You can access the Department of Education online parents support website called Parent Info here

Parent Information

Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok | Common Sense Media

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok
 
 
TikTok app safety - What parents need to know | Internet Matters

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/esafety-news/tik-tok-app-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/
 

At School

As part of your child’s curriculum and the development of computer skills, we provide access to the internet only in teacher supervised lessons. We strongly believe that the use of the web and email is hugely worthwhile and an essential tool for children as they grow up in the modern world. But because there are always concerns about children having access to undesirable materials, we have taken positive steps to deal with this risk in school. Our school internet access provider operates a filtering system that restricts access to inappropriate materials.  Please see our Online Safety policy below.

 

At Home

As a parent you'll know how important the internet is to children - they use it to learn, play, socialise and express themselves.  It's a highly creative place of amazing opportunities.  But the technology children use every day can seem a bit daunting and you might worry about the risks your child can face online - such as bullying, contact from strangers or the possibility of them seeing illegal or inappropriate content.

Or you can engage with your children regarding their use of the internet while at home.  Here are some conversation starter ideas from www.childnet.com

  • Ask your children to tell you about the sites they like to visit and what they enjoy doing online.
  • Ask them about how they stay safe online. What tips do they have for you, and where did they learn them? What is OK and not OK to share?
  • Ask them if they know where to go for help, where to find the safety advice, privacy settings and how to report or block on the services they use.
  • Encourage them to help. Perhaps they can show you how to do something better online or they might have a friend who would benefit from their help and support.
  • Think about how you use the internet as a family. What could you do to get more out of the internet together and further enjoy your lives online.

 

Parent Resources 

 

Childnet has produced a leaflet for parents which you can download here.    

 

Websites with further information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Cyberbullying

The Department for Education has published new guidance on protecting children from cyberbullying for parents and carers. Advice includes set boundaries, talk to children about safety issues and print out evidence of online harassment. It can be accessed via:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/375420/

Advice_for_Parents_on_Cyberbullying_131114.pdf

 

This and other guidance on bullying and cyberbullying can also be accessed via:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-tackling-bullying

 

Other useful links:

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk

http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/

http://www.childline.org.uk/EXPLORE/ONLINESAFETY/Pages/staying-safe-online.aspx

Protecting Children in Education Settings

https://swgfl.org.uk/products-services/online-safety/