Welcome to the Online Safety page!
Keeping safe when online and using technology.
The videos below shows some of the dangers children face when online, particularly from social networking sites such as facebook.
Some useful websites for Parents, carers and their children
https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/guidance/snapchat-safety-a-how-to-guide-for-parents Snapchat safety: a how to guide for parents.
https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/guidance/instagram-safety-a-how-to-guide-for-parents/ Instagram safety- how to guide for parents.
https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/parents-guide-to-facebook/ Facebook Safety- how to guide for parents
www.swiggle.org www.kids-search.com www.kidrex.org Filtered search engines for children.
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk Parents/ (25 minute video and resources for parents and children).
www.ceop.gov.uk Report possible abuse or grooming activities here
http://www.getnetwise.org Video how to’s – safety settings explained etc.
www.askaboutgames.com/parental-controls/ Setting up controls on gaming systems, Wii, Xbox, Playstation etc.
http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/familysafety/ Setting google safe search.
http://www.iwf.org.uk/ Internet Watch, reporting illegal sites and activities.
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ Games, tips, resources and links for all!
http://www.digizen.org/ Creating good digital citizens.
www.childline.org.uk www.childinternetsafety.co.uk Support and advice for everyone!
www.ecrime-action.co.uk/ What-to-do support lines and help for most problems.
www.fostering.net For resources for carers including "Fostering in a Digital World"
http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk Excellent range of resources and help.
http://www.swgfl.org.uk/products-services/Online-Safety-Services/Professionals-Online-Safety-Helpline 0844 381 4772 Helpline for professionals working with children.
Some useful websites for Parents and Teachers
CEOP - Cyber-Cafe Thinkuknow resources exploring aspects of online communication.
CEOP - Captain Kara and Winston's Smart Crew Cartoons illustrating the smart rules.
Netsmartz – Revealing too much Lesson resources on sharing personal information.
BBC - Lonely Princess BBC Newsround special with Video “Caught in the Web”.
Get Safe Online – Safeguarding Children Information and resources for teachers and parents.
ICO – Personal information and information rights Lesson plans and resources.
BBC - CBBC Stay Safe Guidance, resources, videos and quiz.
Google - Google Safety Tips Security advice for parents and families.
Childnet - Young People and Social Networking Sites Guide for parents / carers and teachers.
Childnet - The Smart Crew Cartoons and teacher resources.
CEOP Thinkuknow - Jigsaw- Becky’s Story Video about Becky and her online profile.
Kidscape - What is cyberbullying? Advice for families and children on cyberbullying.
DfE - Preventing and Tackling Bullying Advice for schools October 2014.