Online Safety
How safe is your child online?
Online Safety Lead – Mrs Doherty
In a world where technology plays a leading role Online Safety is a key priority for the wellbeing and safety of our pupils. We have security measures in place in school, which are monitored both internally and externally, to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material. Any Online Safety incidents are recorded. Online Safety is an important part of our curriculum and is taught to all children through both the computing and PSHE curriculum. Through this, we help children learn how to keep themselves safe online and how to behave online as well as understanding how the internet works such as how advertisers target people and ‘big data’.
All children at Kedington Primary are asked to read and follow these Acceptable Use Agreements to help keep everyone safe and happy when they are online or using technology. There is one for each key stage.
We also respond to issues that arise both in and out of school, sending advice and information to parents and addressing issues in school as needed. Every newsletter contains online safety advice. Should there be a specific area of Online Safety that you would like more information on please contact us.
Online Safety Resources
Vodafone have produced a Digital Parenting Magazine which informs parents about the various technologies children are accessing today. There are also a large number of incredibly useful resources to support parents.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
- Jessie & Friends: online safety education for 4-7s
A series of three animations aims to give 4-7 year olds knowledge, skills and confidence to help them respond safely to risks they may encounter online. - Play Like Share – keeping 8-10 year olds safe online
A three-episode animation for 8-10 year olds helps them to learn how to spot pressuring and manipulative behaviour online and to stay safe from other risks they might encounter online.
National Online Safety – a guide providing some helpful tips on keeping children safe online.
National Online Safety Facebook page – NOS regularly post guides to support school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.
NSPCC – We all have a role to play – use our advice, tools and resources to help keep every child safe online.
UK Safer Internet Centre – the latest tips, advice and resources to help children and young people have a safe and positive time online.
Internetmatters.org – Supporting families online. Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
Other useful websites
- CEOP
- ChildLine
- Cybersmile
- Internet Safety for Kids
- How to protect children using smartphones
- VPN Guide
We encourage all parents/carers to look through this information and discuss with your child at home to reinforce the messages that we are giving in school.
