Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.
Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.
Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.
If you, or anyone you know, is worried about Child Exploitation, online Protection or anything related to Internet safety, please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:
ICT has an all-encompassing role within the lives of children and adults. New technologies are enhancing communication and the sharing of information. Current and emerging technologies used in school and, more importantly in many cases, used outside of school by children include: the internet, e-mail and social networking, as well as mobile technologies such as smart phones and laptops. The documents below support achieving our aims of creating a safe ICT learning environment, ensuring children ‘stay safe’ through use of technology pupils educating themselves about safety over the internet or through mobile technologies.
Helpful digital safety links for your whole family:
Finding the right help when you need it can be tricky, but here are some of the organisations, agencies and charities that may help.
Internet Matters
Internet Matters strive to empower parents and carers to keep children safe in the digital world.
https://www.internetmatters.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5dPuBRCrARIsAJL7oegWZ_XaiCxzG0oX53rgpra7JVZjdmD-pOohkx7Pxni0uhcTUTo_llkaAoG2EALw_wcB
NSPCC
NSPCC is a large charity fighting to stop child abuse on and offline. They have a helpline available for adults.
https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/hot-topics?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5dPuBRCrARIsAJL7oegzwlSYR9DOMsa1Ctp8E1JH2WZ6CYU-6Q7Xjo7BSOas_4mtHQbi3tEaArdMEALw_wcB
Tips for staying safe online:
- Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
- Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.