Online Safety Information

Introduction

Online spaces, games and media form a large part of life for young people growing up today. They offer a platform to connect with others and to learn.  Parents will be aware social media sites can be used to exploit children’s vulnerability.  By understanding the situations they may encounter you will be better placed to offer them advice on how to deal with them.

Further Links and Information

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/online-safety-guidance-for-parents/?action=acceptcookies
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/covid/online-safety-during-coronavirus​
Swiggle - child-friendly search engine (SWGfL)

Swiggle.org.uk is a friendly search engine aimed at children in Key Stage 2. It has been designed and developed by South-west Grid for Learning, a charity dedicated to empowering the safe and secure use of technology.

Other Resources for Parents and Carers

​Safer Internet Day takes place each February. From 2019's Safer Internet Day, please see below a resource pack for families to use at home.  It includes ideas, information and activities to help you talk to your children about how to use the internet and technology positively and safely.
Pack Overview:
The UK Safer Internet Day has in the past focused on how consent works in an online context...... This pack has been created to support your family in having conversations and taking part in activities which will have a positive impact on your online experiences. Click on 'Pack Overview' button for more information....
Quick Activities:
These activities are sorted by age and provide a great opportunity to discuss online safety with your child and reinforce messages they may have also heard from other trusted adults, e.g. teachers. Click on the button for more information....
Conversation Starters:
​Safer Internet Day is a fantastic opportunity to have a conversation with children about using the internet safely, responsibly and positively. Click on the button for ways to start the conversation...
Fun Things to Do:
You can do these  fun and engaging activities with primary school-aged children to help them think about being safe and positive online.  Click on the button for more information....
Information and Online Resources:
Lots of links to Internet websites on how to use the Internet safely.  Click on the button for more information....
Internet Safety Plan:
Work together as a family to draw up an Internet Safety Plan.  Click on the button for more information...
Spread the word:
Here are ideas on how to inform other family members and friends about Internet safety.  Click on the button for more information...