Internet Safety
In an increasingly technological world, children are often accessing technology with the ability to access the internet from a young age. We teach esafety through our bespoke acornym of 'TAG'. In Early Years, children learn to 'Tell A Grown up', with this progressing to 'Tell Ask Go' in Key Stage One, promoting the safe use of technological devices that can access the internet. Our bespoke posters which were designed by children in the school can be seen below.
Please find below a selection of online resources for pupils and parents that may be useful when considering how to access the internet safely. The sites listed below are by no means exhaustive, but do give a great introduction to e-safety. We hope you will find them useful to engage you and your child in constructive conversation about e-safety.
Our designated member of staff for Internet Safety is Annie Scofield.
CEOP
CEOP is the organisation for Child Expolitation and online protection. It contains a range of information about keeping yourself or a child you know safe from child sexual exploitation. You can also report anything that has made you feel uncomfortable on the CEOP website.
http://ceop.police.uk/
Childnet International (previously kidsmart)
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a safe place for children.
http://www.childnet.com
Digital Parenting
Digital Parenting is created for parents and school teachers to help them give children the life skills they need to thrive in the always-connected digital world. There is information and advice from experts, parents and teachers on a range of topics, including how to teach children digital resilience, navigating the pitfalls of social media, coping with online peer pressure, managing family screen time, protection from cyber crime and the use of parental controls. http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/
Internet Matters
This website offers support for regarding on how to keep their children safe online. It is run in partnership with all of the big internet service providers, including BT, Sky and Virgin.
https://www.internetmatters.org
Pawsexplore
Pawsexplore is a safe search website that limits all searches to the most stringent security checks. For use at home or in school, children can join the fun characters of Kelly and Robbie in their hunt for information!
Social Media Video
This light hearted video demonstrates how social media behaviour would appear in person, brings it all into perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDycZH0CA4I
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)
A not-for-profit charitable trust, providing a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education, including support for safeguarding children online. Here you will find innovation, expertise and multi-award winning tools.
https://swgfl.org.uk/
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is also from CEOP but has areas aimed at different age ranges using videos and top tips to make learning about internet safety fun.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre contains online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
They have information on staying safe when using social networks and similar sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Moshi Monsters, YouTube etc, these guides can be accessed here:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/social-media-guides
We often use story books to support the children's understanding around E Safety. Some examples of these stories can be found on our E Safety stories page.
Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.
Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.
Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.
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:
Helpful links to look at with your family
Tips for staying safe online:
- Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
- Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.