E - Safety
Greswell Primary School is committed to caring, sharing and learning
E - Safety
Greswell Primary School is committed to caring, sharing and learning
The internet is an amazing tool. It gives us access to the collective knowledge of humanity and we can instantly contact friends and family across the world. There are also lots of pictures of cats. And some fun games too.
However, the children of today will never know a world without the internet. With more devices available on which to access the world wide web and these devices being used more in the hands of younger children, it is vital that families and communities are aware of the risks that run with such access. Below is a list of useful websites and resources which children and parents can use to safely manage their devices and where to go if you have any immediate concerns.
www.net-aware.org.uk – up-to-date news stories about online safety, a fantastic list of social networks, games and apps that children have access to, which are reviewed by parents and children alike. This section also lets parents know what risks the apps pose. This website also has tips, advice, and addresses online safety in lockdown. A fantastic and modern resource.
Online protection for children – this website has age-related advice, resources, and a game in the 8-10 section with real-life scenarios to address online safety.
For any queries or comments, contact our ICT coordinator Mr Fox through the school office. Stay safe.
The latest edition of Digital Parenting is here. We’ve gathered brilliant people from across the digital landscape – doctors, researchers, teens, and plenty of busy parents – to explore the different ways we can build happy digital lives. www.vodafone.co.uk/digital-parenting-order-form/
Greswell Guide – a handy printable leaflet with advice on online safety and links to helpful websites. Copies of these are also available in the school office underneath the notice board.
Fact sheet for Parents – a comprehensive, printable list of links for online safety.
Supporting Young People Online – a helpful fact sheet which gives practical advice. There is a checklist of actions you can take right now to promote healthy and safe use of online devices. There is also a list of ‘5 rules to help primary aged children’ and ‘5 tips for teens’.
Tameside safeguarding children – lots of resources and advice on online safety. Also shows where to report if you have concerns about a child’s safety.
PEGI ratings – the Pan European Game Information ratings are the gaming equivalent of movie age ratings. They show what ages can play a game. The website shows what the ratings mean and what content games of this rating will include. The ‘Advice’ tab at the top of the page has a wonderful list of advice on Parental Control Tools, Tips for Parents and In-Game Purchases.
www.childnet.com – a UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children. Free lessons and resources are available.
www.saferinternet.org.uk – you can find online safety tips, advice and resources here.
NSPCC – a fantastic list of advice and resources for parents.
Who knows more about being online: parents or children? Find out with this fun quiz.
Where to go if you are worried about your safety online (or the safety of someone you know)
NSPCC – if you have concerns about the safety of a child, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 (Monday to Friday 8am-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 6pm)
email: help@nspcc.org.uk It’s free and you don’t have to say who you are.
Childline – Children can also talk to someone for advice on 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk Childline also has an online messaging service where you can chat to a counsellor. British Sign Language interpreters are also available for video calls.
Tameside safeguarding children – lists ways to report concerns.
www.ceop.gov.uk – the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. If you want to report someone who is behaving suspiciously online towards a child, you can report them here.
