Being ‘online’ can be an excellent way for children to learn more about the world, discover new talents and interests and stay in touch with their friends, however it can also bring risks. It is important, as parents and carers, to talk with your child about staying safe online and about the apps and sites they’re using.
Remember, children can and do access the internet without using a traditional computer – smart-phones, games consoles and an increasing range of other devices allow children to get online. This exploration is not necessarily harmful but if unsupervised and unmonitored can result in them encountering inappropriate material or unknown people which can upset or confuse them.
As a school we recommend that for all of our children, there should always be responsible adult monitoring what they are viewing, online.
Links for parents and Carers:
Internet Matters – Internet Matters is an independent, not-for-profit organisation to help parents keep their children safe online. Supported by leading experts, they have developed this online portal specifically designed for all parents to access simple, easy and practical advice so that you can make confident, informed choices when it comes to children’s online safety.
Share Aware – The NSPCC’s straightforward, no-nonsense advice will untangle the web, and show you how you can be just as great a parent online as you are the rest of the time. The Internet is a great place for children to be. Being Share Aware makes it safer.
Common Sense Media – Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They aim to empower parents by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help you to harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Childnet – Home to ‘Know IT All for Parents’, which is a unique interactive e-safety guide for parents and carers produced by Childnet International. It’s designed to help you as a parent or carer keep up-to-date with how children are using the internet, and support them in using these new exciting services safely and responsibly.
Think U Know – for Parents and Carers – CEOP’s website aims to make online parenting simple.
Parent Info – Parent Info provides high quality information to parents and carers about their children’s wellbeing and resilience. The aim is to help parents to help their children be discriminating, web-literate and resilient.
Please note: All links to external websites will open in a new browser tab or window. Although we have checked each site for suitability, Church of the Ascension Primary School is not responsible for the content hosted on other sites.
Our school E Safety policy:
2. Online safety Policy