Online Safety: Keeping your children safe

There are many different kinds of devices available. Click here for a guide which helps to  introduce some of the most popular devices, highlighting the safety tools available and empowering parents with the knowledge they need to support their children to use these technologies safely and responsibly.

Many Internet Service Providers offer filtering systems and tools to help you safeguard your child at home. Click here for information on setting up parental controls. Nonetheless it can still be surprisingly easy for children to access inappropriate material.  The following guidelines will help you to keep your child safe online:

• Set the security levels within Internet Explorer or other browsers.
• It may be worth considering locating the computer in a family area where possible (not a bedroom). This will enable you to supervise your son or daughter as they use the Internet.
• Ensure they only use websites you have chosen together or a child friendly search engine.
• Never give out any personal information about themselves, friends or family online including home address, phone or mobile number.
• Only email people they know and ask permission before opening an email sent by someone they don’t know.
• Never tell someone where they go to school or post any pictures of themselves in school uniform.

Perhaps go through these rules with your child and have them near the computer for your child to see.

For ‘Smart’ rules that children can learn through a series of cartoons and activities (appropriate for children aged 4 – 11) please follow the link to access these at home too.

http://www.childnet.com/kia/primary/smartadventure/default.aspx

https://www.childnet.com/resources/parent-and-carer-toolkit/

Want to check out a new game or app?

If your child is talking about an app or game that you would like to find out more about,  National Online Safety provides some very useful information in their guides, which include Netflix, Disney+, Tiktok, Minecraft and lots more.

Click here for information and advice to help you and your family create a healthy culture around gaming, and to help you support your child if they're struggling.

Reporting Abuse

Many websites now include the 'report abuse' button. This can be used if you would like to report suspicious individuals or behaviour directly to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP). CEOP will investigate your report and provide feedback to you.

IF YOU FEEL WORRIED OR THREATENED BY SOMEONE'S BEHAVIOUR ONLINE, YOU CAN REPORT IT BY CLICKING ON THIS .

Just keeping up with children when it comes to new technology can be a huge task! To help you stay ahead of the game, and make sure your children are as safe online as they are in your back garden, click the links below:

• Childnet International
• ThinkuKnow Advice for Parents/Carers
• Digital Parenting Magazine

Is your child having problems with friendships online? Let us know in school, and check these links to see how you can help:

• STOP cyberbullying
• Kidscape Cyberbullying

Find out how to keep your facebook account private and secure:

• Facecrooks.com

ClickCEOP Facebook App - now available

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre have recently launched a new Facebook App and are encouraging young people and their parents or carers to download the ClickCEOP Facebook app. This will mean that whilst they are on Facebook they are only one click away from reporting should they come across anything upsetting. If your organisation has a Facebook fan page you can also add the ClickCEOP app to it.

Follow the instructions below to install the App:

1. Log into Facebook and type 'ClickCEOP' into the search engine
2. Click 'Like' to become a member
3. Visit the ClickCEOP section on the home page
4. Watch the video hosted on this page to familiarise yourself with CEOP's reporting procedures
5. Click the 'Add CEOP' section - highlighted in yellow
6. If the button is for a child or young person's personal account, or even your own, click 'Add to your favourites'
7. This button will now be downloaded onto your profile page. To make it visible and assessable, add to favourites by following the instructions
8. If the button is for a group or fan page click 'Add to your fan page'
9. Choose the Facebook page you would like the button displayed on and click 'Add to Page'.
10. The ClickCEOP button will downloaded.

In School

The Internet and World Wide Web have transformed the way that we communicate and share information and knowledge.  New digital technologies provide an amazing resource, overflowing with information, knowledge, games and communities.  At Selling C of E Primary School we make sure that our pupils learn how to use these new digital spaces thoughtfully, safely and respectfully.

We are committed to ensuring that staying safe online is taught to all pupils through the curriculum in computing and PSHCE; in Worship and when using digital technologies as part of everyday learning.  All digital safeguarding incidents are investigated and recorded appropriately by the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

If you would like further support and advice regarding online safety, please contact one of the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputies: Mrs. Gower, Mr. Wood, Mrs. Ormerod, Miss Clark or Mrs. Wickham.