Online Safety
Tell an adult if you see something on the internet that makes you feel worried or sad.
Online safety tips for children
Keeping children safe online
Today technology plays a humongous role in our everyday lives for adults as well as our children. Technology is on a fast paced journey which is continually evolving and upgrading.
We need up to date knowledge enabling us to protect our children from harm and have the resources to teach them how to use technology in a safe manner.
Technologies that children have access to today is extensive;
- The internet
- App’s
- Gaming devices such as Xbox Live
- TikTok
- Youtube
- Social media channels such as Snapchat, Facebook etc.
Are you in control?
It is vital that parental controls are in place in order to protect our children. These enable you to restrict the settings of devices, the internet, Smart TV’s, APP’s and games.
Information on how to set parental controls can be found through the links below:
Keeping your under 5 year old safe online | CEOP
Parental controls | Internet matters
Downloadable guides
Free downloadable guides are available detailing turning on parental controls for all areas of technology.
Entertainment and search engines
Safety online checklist | Internet matters
Finding current information
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
The latest information for many social networks, apps and games is available through the NSPCC. It gives a valuable description of what our children are using; provides official age ratings, risk factors and top tips on how to minimise risks.
Educational Guides | National College
The National Online Safety website has many useful, easy accessible parental guides that can provide you with vital information about the technology that our children are using.
Below are a selection of some of these parental guides.
AGE 18+
AGE 16+
AGE 13+
AGE 12+
AGE 7+
AGE 4+
AGE 3+
Further Information
How to talk to children about online safety?
7 Conversation Topics | National online safety
The NSPCC website has lots of tips and advice on how to start a conversation with children about online safety. The NSPCC website also provides advice on the following:
- Starting a conversation
- Livestreaming and video apps
- Inappropriate or explicit content
- Online games
- Internet connected devices
- Parental controls
- Net aware
Internet Matters is committed to supporting families online. Here you can find age specific advice to support you and your child no matter of their age.
| Age 0-5 years | Video | Safety Guide |
| Age 6-10 years | Video | Safety Guide |
| Age 11-13 years | Video | Safety Guide |
| 14+ years | Video | Safety Guide |
Thinknknow have created simple activities that you can do at home with your children. Please click on the age that is appropriate to you to be taken to the activity. As parents you can find out even more valuable information from their website. Click on age that you require to be taken to the activity.
Support from school
We are here to help! If you have any worries or concerns regarding your child’s Online-Safety please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team.
Our policy
To view our Online-Safety Policy Policies page
