Keeping your children safe online

The internet is amazing!
There is so much that we can do and enjoy in the 'online world'. Children can investigate, explore, find out new things, connect with others and much, much more.
As a school, we want to ensure that our children explore the online world safely. We do this by helping them to understand safe behaviours, how to report any difficulties, and by restricting access to inappropriate material or sites.
we also want to help our parents and families to keep track of what the children are doing, and to support you in helping your child to stay safe.There are risks, but by understanding and talking about the dangers you can help keep your child safe online.The NSPCC recommends that, whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, the following 4 key tips are a good starting point:
A good starting point is to look at the following simple checklist for parents. By following this, you can start to protect them and decrease the risks
they face. Please note that not all the checklist items will be appropriate for all ages. In particular, please remember that most social media sites have a minimum age of 13 years old.
The internet is amazing!
There is so much that we can do and enjoy in the 'online world'. Children can investigate, explore, find out new things, connect with others and much, much more.
As a school, we want to ensure that our children explore the online world safely. We do this by helping them to understand safe behaviours, how to report any difficulties, and by restricting access to inappropriate material or sites.
we also want to help our parents and families to keep track of what the children are doing, and to support you in helping your child to stay safe.There are risks, but by understanding and talking about the dangers you can help keep your child safe online.The NSPCC recommends that, whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, the following 4 key tips are a good starting point:
- explore the online world together
- talk to your child about staying safe online
- manage the software and tools your family use
- agree rules about what’s ok and what’s not
A good starting point is to look at the following simple checklist for parents. By following this, you can start to protect them and decrease the risks
they face. Please note that not all the checklist items will be appropriate for all ages. In particular, please remember that most social media sites have a minimum age of 13 years old.
Checklist for Parents
- I have asked my child to show me sites they use – By doing so, your child is including you in their online life and social activity. Show an interest and take note of the names of their favourite sites. You can then re-visit these when you are alone. Take your time and explore the space, find out how to set the safety features and learn how to report any issues directly to the site.
- I have asked my child to set their profile settings to private – Social networking sites, such as Facebook, are used by children to share information, photos and just about everything they do! Encourage your child to set their privacy settings to private. They need to think about the information they post online as it could be copied and pasted anywhere, without their permission. If it got into the wrong hands, somebody may wish to use it against them or worst of all try to locate them in the real world.
- I have asked my child about their online friends – We know that people lie online about who they are and may create fake identities. It is very important children understand this. Whether they are visiting a social network or a gaming site, the safety messages are the same. Children and young people must never give out personal information and only be “friends” with people they know and trust in the real world.
- I have set appropriate parental controls on my child’s computer, mobile and games console – Filters on computers and mobiles can prevent your child from viewing inappropriate and possibly illegal content. You can activate and change levels depending on your child’s age and abilities. You can also set time restrictions for using the internet or games. They can be free and easy to install. Call your service provider who will be happy to assist or visit CEOP’s parents' site for further information. Explain to your child why you are setting parental controls when you talk to them about their internet use.
- My child has agreed to tell me if they are worried about something online – Sometimes children get into situations online where they don’t feel comfortable or see something they don’t want to see. By opening up the communication channels and talking to your child about the internet, their favourite sites and the risks they may encounter, they are more likely to turn to you if they are concerned about something.
- I know where to get help if I’m concerned about my child – The CEOP Safety Centre provides access to a range of services. If you are concerned that an adult has made inappropriate contact with your child you can report this directly to CEOP. You can also find help if you think your child is being bullied, or if you’ve come across something on the internet which you think may be illegal.
Further information
We recommend the following sites to help you:
Childnet International
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
NSPCC Online Safety
www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
NSPCC Net-Aware
https://www.net-aware.org.uk
Think U Know
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Childnet International
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
NSPCC Online Safety
www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
NSPCC Net-Aware
https://www.net-aware.org.uk
Think U Know
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
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Worried about something online?
If you are worried about anything online, please do speak to us.
If you’re worried that your child is being online or sexually exploited, or if you believe a crime has been committed, you should report your concerns to CEOP. Use the button below (which appears at the foot of every page on our website).
If you’re worried that your child is being online or sexually exploited, or if you believe a crime has been committed, you should report your concerns to CEOP. Use the button below (which appears at the foot of every page on our website).