Online Safety
Keeping Safe Online
Whilst school is closed, your child may be spending an increased amount of time online accessing different resources. Therefore, it would be helpful if you could talk to your child about the importance of staying safe online. Remind them that they should talk to an adult if they see anything that worries them and that their personal information should never be shared. Ensure that you have set the parental controls on your devices.
To help keep your child safe whilst they are online, here are a selection of resources for you to look at and discuss with your child.
Click here to look at guides to help you discuss different social media websites and games with your children. There are also some top tips on how to keep your children safe whilst they use these apps as well as guidance on their age limits.
Watch our special Google Online Safety Assembly below:
BT's Digital Dash
Introducing Digital Dash: a new game from BT that helps kids get fit for a digital future. Designed for 7-10 year olds, it gives kids the opportunity to create, train and race their own virtual athlete, learning new digital skills along the way.
Download via the App Store or Google Play Store or click the link here
CEOP
Use CEOP to report any concerns you may have over online content and online communication.
Childline
No matter what your worry is, you can contact Childline. They will offer you support and advice on your concerns.
Call for free on 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow has created a range of resources to help you support your child whilst they are online. Click the links below.
Helpsheets - These contain key online safety advice and links to resources, as well as support services.
Parental Controls - Advice on how to set these controls
Thinkuknow website - www.thinkuknow.co.uk
NSPCC Net Aware
Net Aware offers guidance on social media, apps and games. When you search a specific app/game/social media platform, it provides you with an age rating and information about that program.
Parent Zone - Parent's Area
As your child may be online more than usual, Parent Zone have created a Parents' Area to help support you with any queries you may have. You can find the information here.
Parent Zone are also running a series of workshops, in conjunction with Google, to help answer any questions or queries that you might have. Click here to tune in to a virtual session.
LGfL DigiSafe
Parent Top Tips - LGfL