E-safety A guide to keeping safe on the Internet

"The virtual world opens up new opportunities for learning and creativity, but it also means thinking ahead of new risks."
Becta advice
 
The following information is designed to give parents the knowledge they need to help ensure their children are kept safe when using the Internet.

You don't need to know it all!!

There is no doubt that Children are very quick to gain the basic technical skills – if you like the knowledge – about how to find their way around computers and the net. They are much quicker than adults.  BUT, and it is a big BUT that is not the same as wisdom. Knowing how to drive a car does not make you a safe driver. If the Internet is like letting a city into your home, then your children need to learn how to handle that city, how to behave online and get the best from the Net.

This version of the SMART rules is taken from the bbc website: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/safesurfing

Stay safe online...

The links below will take you to further information about internet safety.

Also, see the 'e-safety' menu on the right of the page.

Childnet

Safer internet - tips for parents

CEOP

Digital Universe

02 online safety

 

 
 

Remind your child to be SMART!

SMART rules help children remember how to stay safe online. 

SAFE – Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – including full name and email address - to people who you don’t trust online.
MEETING – Meeting up with someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parent’s/carer’s permission and even then only when they can be present.
ACCEPTING – Accepting e-mails, IM messages or opening files from people you don’t know can be dangerous – they may contain viruses or nasty messages!
RELIABLE – Someone online may be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet may not be true. Check information and advice on other websites, in books or ask someone who may know.
TELL – Tell your parent/carer or teacher if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or you or someone you know is being cyberbullied.

Some links to help upgrade your security measures at home.  
•Microsoft Security at home 
 
•MSN Premium 
(Purchase - virus protection, spam filter, firewall protection and parental controls)

Some safe sites for Children to use

Grid Club

CBBC

Club Penguin

Cbeebies

Neopets

Link: Copyright Information

When searching the Internet we recommend you use one of the following child friendly search engines: 

Yahoo! Kids - www.kids.yahoo.com

CBBC Search - www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/search 

Kidsclick - www.kids-search.com

Google Kids - www.safesearchkids.com/google-kids

Parent factsheets

Please download the following factsheets as a guide to keeping you and your family safe on the Internet.

Please contact the School if you would like further information or support regarding the issue of E- Safety.

Childnet Resources
Hector's World
Internet Matters 0-5

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Top Tips for Mobile Devices

   

   

Click to Download Parent tech briefing iPad [pdf 262KB] Click to Download
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Think u know

We're proud to announce that a Beta version of our new website for parents and carers is now live at  www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents. The new site offers a completely refreshed suite of articles and guidance on all aspects of child internet safety.

Families can visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents to access advice and support on how to keep children safe from sexual abuse, both online and off. Articles provide guidance on topics as diverse as: challenging harmful sexual attitudes and promoting positive behaviours; helping a child with autism negotiate life online; supporting a child who has been sexually abused; and dealing with a range of online issues such as sending nude selfies and viewing pornography. Users will find films, downloadable guides and useful links to support organisations.