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While most of us are at home during these strange times we are all spending more time online using the internet. This is the time we need to make sure we are being really safe. Remember the rules we use in school:
We will use technology safely and respectfully
We will keep our personal information private
We will not speak to anyone we do not know
We will speak to a trusted adult when we need help and support
Here are some links that you can explore at home with all the family...
Parent's Online Safety Video Call - April 2020
In these strange times we are facing a huge change in our social lives. This is the same for our children. With more spare time at home our young people are being drawn to their online lives more than ever. This is a recording of a video call presented by Andrew Goodgame, our Computing Specialist, covering the following areas:
What our young people get up to online
Online Safety trends
Screen time and gaming
Helpful hints and tips
Helpful online resources
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
This site has great resources for Pupils, Parents and Teachers.
Thinkuknow has created a page to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools. Each fortnight, they will be releasing new home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at a time when they will spending more time online at home.
Childnet
Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
Checkout their Primary Activity Zone to explore and discover new things, to connect and communicate with others and to be creative: https://www.childnet.com/young-people/primary
Internet Matters
With the support of our industry partners BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin, Sky, Google and BBC to name a few and the help of leading child online safety experts, Inter Matters is able to offer you advice and information available on tackling online safety issues.
They have a great section on how to set up devices safely: https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
Net Aware
Bringing together the NSPCC’s expertise in protecting children and O2’s tech know-how, Net Aware is helping you keep your kids safe online. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re unsure of where to start, we’re here to help.
This site is great for finding out about apps, games and social media platforms.
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