Staying Safe
Internet safety
Let's talk E-Safety
At Croft Primary School, we acknowledge the importance of educating our pupils on how to stay safe when using technology.
Most children at Croft Primary School use computers, mobile phones, video games consoles etc. as part of their everyday lives. They often seem ‘expert’ compared to parents as they have been born into the ‘digital age’, but children still need your support. You can provide this by talking to your child about what they are doing online, who they are talking to and how to stay safe.
Please take a look at the documents below for useful information that helps to ensure our children are accessing the internet correctly and safely.
Keeping your child safe – General Advice
To help keep your child safe online:
- talk to your child about the dangers posed by the internet
- tell them what they should do if they become worried or concerned
- explain that anything shared online or by mobile phone could end up being seen by anyone
- understand what your child does online and know which websites they visit
- put the computer where the whole family can see it, not out of sight in a bedroom
- use filtering software to block inappropriate sites
Where to find more advice:
Guide for parents on internet safety:
On Gov.uk - Click Here
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Click on the link above to explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
Childnet is a UK-based charity who empower children, young people, and those who support them in their online lives, and its mission is to work with others to make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
Digital Parenting Pro by Vodafone is one of the UK’s largest parental controls & safety settings resources, created by Vodafone & in partnership with Digital Awareness UK.
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