Online Safety Matters

More children than ever before are using the internet and social media. Navigating your way through online safety can be tricky for all ages. Developing children's ability and increasing their knowledge of how to use the internet safely is an important part of safeguarding all children. 

There are a number of links below to helpful websites and documents that aim to help to support children in using the internet safely. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's use of the internet or social media, please contact the school office, and a member of staff will talk to you about online safety for your child.

CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) is often it is referred to as an online 999. By clicking on the button, young people and parents can get advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online. 

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre

The Cyber Choices programme was created to help people make informed choices and to use their cyber skills in a legal way.

This is a national programme co-ordinated by the National Crime Agency and delivered by Cyber Choices teams within Regional Organised Crime Units and Local Police Force Cyber Teams.

The aims of the programme are:

* To explain the difference between legal and illegal cyber activity

* To encourage individuals to make informed choices in their use of technology

*  Increase awareness of the Computer Misuse Act 1990

Promoting positive, legal cyber opportunities

https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/cyber-choices

Online Safety Policy June 2024