Digital Technology and Internet Safety

Digital Technology

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Internet Safety

As we use the internet more and more, it is important that we ensure that safety is considered and that our children understand the things that they should and shouldn't do online to stay safe.

Below are some links to useful websites and other relevant information.

Internet Safety from Paul Hayes

Our children love to use the internet especially to play games and to communicate with their friends. The way they start using computers and the guidance they are given at this young age can set them on the right path to being safer in later life.

It is important that our children are taught the basic tips of Internet Safety in every year group.

Following on from National Internet Safety Day, we had whole school sessions run by Paul Hay, who is an expert in Internet Safety. Paul lead assemblies for the younger learners and he ran class lessons for the older learners.

For the younger years, a cartoon which was created by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection agency (CEOPs) was used.

You can see the cartoon on YouTube by clicking below.

They learn the 4 Top Tips they need to remember.

Top Tip 1 : People online may not be who they say they are.
Top Tip 2 : Be nice to people online.
Top Tip 3 : Do not share private information.
Top Tip 4 : If you are worried tell an adult

You can download your copy of the 4 Top Tips Here

The cartoon Is one of a series created by CEOP aimed at primary years. All three cartoons can be found here

Learners in Primary 5-7 had an extended special lesson to help them understand social media and how to be careful using it. It included looking at private information and how to be careful with what they share with strangers.

Parents.

It is important for all parents to learn about how children use the internet so they can carry on the discussion with their own children at home.

Below is a recording of the Internet Safety talk by Paul Hayes, organised by the Parent Council a few years ago, which covers broadly the same themes as the one Paul delivered in 16/3/23 in person at Cults Academy..

Cults Primary Parents Talk 290421 (1).mp4

There are a wealth of supportive links available on Paul's website too. click the link below to access.

Links - PCLS TrainingOffering lessons and workshops to pupils, staff and parents to keep them safe on the internet.

Police Scotland Internet Safety Resources for Parents/Carers and Learners

As we begin 2023, the Children and Young People's Team at Police Scotland hope that their new monthly newsletter will further promote their partnership work in school, and positively support our children and young people during their educational journey. The topic this month is Internet Safety. Please find the attached document which covers guidance for both Pupil and Parents. The topic next month will be Substance Misuse.

Social Media Advice - Parents.pdf

Student Online Safety Guide 2022.pdf