Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy 2023

Child Friendly Attendance Policy 2023

Child Friendly Anti Bullying Policy 2023

The internet is essential in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. As children move up through the school their access to various types of technology increases and it stands to reason that their exploration and curiosity increases too. The positives of the digital world overwhelmingly outweigh the negatives but children, schools and parents all need to be aware of  various online risks.

 

 

If you would like to share any information or require any further support please do not hesitate to contact  your child’s class teacher.

 

Your help is still needed to prevent children accessing inappropriate material at home by way of filters and parental controls. Look below at our extensive list of links and resources for Parents/Carers, Teachers and Young People to help you with your child’s online safety at home.

How to use the internet safely:

 

4 to 7 Year olds: Jessie & Friends (thinkuknow.co.uk)

8 to 10 Year olds: Band Runner for 8-10 year olds (thinkuknow.co.uk)

How to set up privacy settings: A parent’s guide to privacy settings (thinkuknow.co.uk)

Sharing personal information: Parent’s guide to personal information (thinkuknow.co.uk)

How to set up parental controls: Using parental controls (thinkuknow.co.uk)

Gaming – What parents need to know: Gaming: what parents and carers need to know (thinkuknow.co.uk)

Parent’s guide to Apps: Apps guide for parents | Internet Matters

Social Media advice: Social media advice hub | Internet Matters

Setting up devices safely: Checklist: Set up your child’s tech devices with right safety settings – Internet Matters

Safety leaflets and other resources: Checklist: Set up your child’s tech devices with right safety settings – Internet Matters

Staying safe while being social onlineThere are a variety of websites offering advice on staying safe online and the practical steps that can be taken to protect yourself and those you care about when using the internet. Our lives are increasingly played out online, with younger people in particular making the most of the benefits that technology can bring. However those who wish us harm are also increasingly using technology, they are clever and we all need to understand the risks these people and their activity creates. The internet offers fantastic opportunities to learn, create and interact, but it can also present a variety of challenging issues. These might include cyberbullying, pressure to take part in sexting, viewing inappropriate content, grooming, and more. But there are positive things you can do to equip yourself, family, and friends to recognise and deal with these issues.

5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids

Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games — these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online, but sometimes there are risks. Learn five ways to keep your kids safe on the internet.

Overview of key parental controls

Thinkuknow. An Introduction to Parents and Carers

This presentation introduces parents and carers to the ThinkuKnow education programme.

Lucy’s story

Mum Lucy Alexander shares the tragic story of her son Felix, who took his own life after years of cyberbullying.

UK Safer Internet Centre

Here you will find films, storybooks and other fun sites, with plenty of information to help you enjoy your time online and stay safe on the internet.

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/young-people/resources-3-11s

 

BULLYING ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Cyberbullying (online bullying) on social networks can happen to anyone at any time. Social networks should be a place where you can connect with friends and share stuff. It can be really hard if you’re being bullied online but we’re here to help.

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/bullying-social-networks/

Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Board

The one stop shop for local advice and useful information for professionals, parents and children. http://www.portsmouthscb.org.uk/