Online Safety
As a parent/carer, you will know how important the Internet is to children. They use it to play, learn, socialise and express themselves. Social media, games, websites and apps can all be accessed through a number of devices - all of which form an important part of the children's online world. In this world of ever-changing technology, it is crucial that we encourage safe and appropriate Internet use.
Keeping children safe online is everyone's responsibility and we can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work together. One way that you can keep your child safe online is by having regular conversations about their digital lives.
Click the image below to find out more about creating an environment for kids to talk from internetmatters.org
Websites with up to date information for parents:
Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/primary/parent-support/
Provides a range of age-specific advice including how to set up parental controls on a range of devices.
Childnet: https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/
Provides support and guidance with a range of online safety guides.
Ceop: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/
Resources for children:
BBC Own it: https://www.bbc.com/ownit
Think you know: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/8_10/
Interland:
Interland is an online adventure that teaches the key lessons of internet safety through four fun, challenging games. Play your way to being an Internet Legend.