Online Safety
Stay safe online
In the world of digital media, it is vitally important that we teach our children how to stay safe when they are using the internet - both in school and when at home. Similarly, we appreciate that the rapid advances in technology means that adults need as much up-to-date, relevant information too. We endeavour to support parents through sending home regular updates in newsletters or leaflets and posts on our digital platforms, including here.
Please refer to this regularly and let us know if there's a new App or game that the children are engaged with that you may need us to check out. Safeguarding is everyone's business, so if you have any concerns that a child you know may be at risk because of their internet use, please report it to the Head Teacher or directly to the First Response Children's Duty Team: Telephone: 0116 3050005 or email: childrensduty@leics.gov.uk
Here you can find a range of links to help you to keep your child safe when online. If you require any further support, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school.
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DfE Guidance on Online Safety This guidance outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to receive support and advice.
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Thinkuknow Provides advice from the National Crime Agency (NCA) on staying safe online. Games and activities are available for children of all ages.
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Childnet A useful toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support.
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Connect Safely A collection of short, clearly written guidebooks that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids, however most of these shouldn't be accessed by children under 13 years old.
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Internet Matters Provides age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world.
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Let's Talk About It Advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation.
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London Grid for Learning Provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online.
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Net Aware Support for parents and carers from the NSPCC, including a guide to social networks, apps and games.
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Parent info A collaboration between Parentzone and the NCA providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
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UK Safer Internet Centre Tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online, including parental controls offered by home internet providers and safety tools on social networks and other online services.
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Report harmful content online If you've experienced or witnessed harm online, Report Harmful Content can help you to report harmful content online by providing up to date information on community standards and direct links to the correct reporting facilities across multiple platforms
Using Tik Tok Safely
More and more children are now using Tik Tok. make sure you know how to keep your child safe if they are using this:
If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:
