For children:

Here are some digital scenarios, write your answer down and bring it in to one of our Digital leaders.

KS1- What advice would you give to this girl?

KS2- Would you click on the link? Why?

EYFS/Pre School: Here is a story all about Smartie Penguin who is very excited about his new tablet for his birthday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7vZF-8bTFI

Lunch Time Duty

We will be on a rota and on duty in our Research Centre to monitor computer use and to make sure that everyone is following our Online Safety and Acceptable User Agreement which everyone will have signed. We will also be there to help you if you need us.

Information for Parents

We will be working together to talk in a school assembly about Online Safety on Online Safety Day which is on Tuesday 11th February 2025.

ONLINE SAFETY

We follow the SMART campaign, which helps children remember what to do and what not to do in order to keep themselves and others safe online.

The internet can be a wonderful place when used safely and appropriately, but children need to be taught how to do this. Here are some things you may wish to consider in terms of your child's online safety.

Selfies - Taking selfies is very popular but this comes with concerns that your child may be sending inappropriate pictures of themselves. Focus on encouraging less sharing of photos online.

Cyber-Bullying - Bullying online can be just as devastating as bullying in the 'real world' - help by being actively involved in your child's use of the internet.

Online grooming - Look out for changes in behaviour such as wanting to spend more time on the internet, being secretive about what they're doing online, switching screens when you come near the computer, using language you wouldn't expect them to know and/or becoming emotionally volatile.

Digital Footprints - The internet has a good memory, it keeps a record of everything we do online. Encouraging your children to keep a positive online reputation is essential now and for their future. Most potential employers carry out internet searches of candidates!

Social Media - Consider the legal age restrictions on social media sites. Are you taking responsibility for your children on such sites?