*NEW* Useful tips for the use of electronic devices and programmes during lockdown at home.
Safer Internet Day 2020 - we learned how we can stay safe when using the internet in school and at home. This years theme was #freetobe and we thought about how we can express ourselves online freely but safely as well.
Year 3 children wrote, recorded and edited this rap themselves using Audacity sound editing software.
NSPCC 'Net Aware'The NSPCC have completed consultations in schools across the country about e-safety and the use of social media by children. This has fed directly into their new 'Net Aware' guide for parents. The following link takes you to the website and it enables you to search by name for the different social media sites, apps and games your children might be using. The guide offers advice on the content of these sites, the appropriate age and if there are any risks involved. The NSPCC also have 'Useful Links' at the bottom of the Net Aware site which offers guidance on how you can help your children stay safe online and how to talk to them about the use of social media
Share Aware (NSPCC)Share Aware campaign for parents with children aged 8-12 about helping them stay safe online
An introduction to child safety online
Online safety for children is a concern for all parents. Guru Andrew speaks to the NSPCC's Claire Lilley about the importance of online security for children and what you can do to make sure your child's life online is protected.
Internet Safety GuideAn article that gives families a general overview of several dangers on the Internet and how parents can address them, such as child online safety and social media safety.
Better Internet for KidsSite promoting safe digital habits for children throughout Europe. Has blog posts for trending internet topics and even has a hotline where families can receive support, and report anything suspicious online.
Internet MattersLots of guidance and articles for parents about keeping their children safe online
E-safety advice for parentsUseful and up to date information on how to help your child stay safe on the Internet
Reporting Cyber-Bullying on InstgramIf your child experiences cyber-bullying out of school hours, please use this link to report the abuse immediately
Child NetA non-profit making organisation working directly with children, parents and teachers to ensure that the issues of online child protection and children’s safe and positive use of the internet are addressed
Think U KnowThe Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre has a website which has been designed and written specifically for different ages of children to ensure children stay safe on the Internet. There is an area on this website dedicated to parents called Purely Parents where you can register for monthly email updates.
KidSmartKidsmart is an award winning practical internet safety programme website for schools, young people, parents, and agencies, produced by the children's internet charity Childnet International.
Advice on Dealing with BullyingOne in five young people have experienced bullying by text message or via email. This web site gives advice for children and parents on bullying.
The Digital WorldVodafone have developed this website in conjunction with mumsnet. Find out about parental controls on social networks, smartphones, search engines and other services.
Education Against HateThis website gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.
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