Staying Safe Online
Our pupils are taught about online safety as part of the curriculum.
Pupils are taught to:
- Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly
- Recognise acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
- Identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies
- Identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact themselves (Key Stage 2)
The following links to resources and tools have been put together to provide parents and carers with online safety advice.
Safe4me is Hampshire Police's site to provide teachers, professionals and parents with information and resources to help educate young people about keeping safe and
Click here to access the Primary School resources which contains of wealth of helpful advice and support for parents, carers and guardians.
National Online Safety have a mission to make the internet a safer place for children. Click here to access the resources to equip parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.
The lurking trolls campaign has been developed jointly by the Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships (LSCPs) in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton in response to the growing and changing dangers children can face online. Troll characters bring to life important issues like bullying, body image and fake news for children aged 7-11 years old. Click here for videos, cartoons, and resources for home and school to identify potential dangers, and what to do if you're worried, upset or confused about something they’ve come across online.
Childnet International know that parents and carers are having to manage their child’s use of technology and help them learn remotely. This can feel overwhelming but they are here to help! Click here for lots of useful resources and tools that you as a parent or carer can use to help ensure your child is safe and happy online. Click here for advice on key topics.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. Click here to explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
