Online Safety information for Pupils
Click the above link if you’re worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online.
Online Safety for Pupils
Our overall Online Safety Lead is
Ms Barham, Headteacher & DSL
Our day-to-day Online Safety Lead is
Mr Forwood, Deputy Headteacher & Deputy DSL
The internet is a brilliant tool to use and we want all of you to make great use of it both in and outside of school. However, it is very important that you are kept SAFE whilst working on a tablet, using the internet or a smartphone.
If you are at all concerned about anything that happens to you whilst being online it is very important that you immediately tell the adult who is looking after you. You can also talk to your teacher at school, Ms Barham, Mr Forwood, Mrs Brown or Ellie.
All policies relating to Online Safety can be found on our Policies page: please click here.
Top Tips
These links, http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ and https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/young-people/resources-3-11s, are really useful for advice.
Social Media. Many social networking websites (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter) and blog hosting websites have minimum age requirements to signup which are generally 13 years old (for Whatsapp it is 16 years old). These are to keep you safe online and not because adults don’t want you to have fun!
When you are old enough to use these apps, or for when you play games online, please follow this advice.
Personal Information. Don’t give out personal information without your parents’ permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!
Screen Name. When creating your screen name, do not include personal information like your last name or date of birth.
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swords. Don’t share your password with anyone but your parents or carers. When you use a public computer make sure you logout of the accounts you’ve accessed before leaving the terminal.
Photos. Don’t post photos or videos online without getting your parents’ or carer’s permission.
Online Friends. Don’t agree to meet an online friend unless you have your parents’ or carer’s permission. Unfortunately, sometimes people pretend to be people they aren’t. Remember that not everything you read online is true
Online Ads. Don’t buy anything online without talking to your parents or carers first. Some ads may try to trick you by offering free things or telling you that you have won something as a way of collecting your personal information
Bullying. Don’t send or respond to mean or insulting messages. Tell your parents or carers if you receive one. If something happens online that makes you feel uncomfortable, talk to your parents or to a teacher at school.
Downloading. Talk to your parents or carers before you open an email attachment or download software. Attachments sometimes contain viruses. Never open an attachment from someone you don’t know.
Research. Talk to your teacher, parent or carer about safe and accurate websites for research. The public library offers lots of resources. If you use online information in a school project make sure you explain where you got the information.
Other useful links
4 to 7s
Jessie and Friends: thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/jessie-and-friends/
A three-episode animated series and resource pack aimed at giving 4 to 7s the knowledge and skills to stay safe online. It includes session plans, storybooks and activities to designed to be used across a range of settings
8 to 10s
Play Like Share: thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/play-like-share/
This animated series and resource pack helps 8 to 10s to stay safe from sexual abuse, exploitation, and other risks they might encounter online. It looks at identifying the signs of manipulative or threatening online behaviour and how to respond safely.
Band Runner and 8-10s website: thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/
Band Runner is a fun interactive game that helps 8 to 10 year olds learn how to stay safe from risks they might encounter online. It is hosted on the 8-10s website which also features clear and practical online safety advice.
#LiveSkills: thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/live-streaming/
#LiveSkills is a package of resources for 8 to 18s that focus on the features of live streaming and the specific risks young people can face. Activities are designed to explore positive and negative attention, and responding safely to pressure online.
Family Online Safety Plan
This Family Online Safety Plan is a fun and meaningful way to engage your children in discussions about Online Safety at home as a family.