E-Safety Hub

Young people are increasingly accessing the internet whenever they can and wherever they are. It offers many educational and social experiences for young people and gives them access to a world of information and opportunities.

Just as you would protect your child in the real world, it is important to equip them with the skills and knowledge to stay safe online, making sure they understand the risks and can make sensible and informed choices. This will allow them to make the most of the internet, while staying safe, particularly from people who may try to exploit them. At Devonport High School for Boys we have an online safety activity every Wednesday morning and are members of the National Online Safety Centre, which is also accessible for parents, please see links below.

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In today’s digital landscape, boys are frequently exposed to "manosphere" content which are online spaces that can promote regressive or "toxic" stereotypes of what it means to be a man. To help our students navigate these influences, we work closely with Progressive Masculinity, an organisation that provides workshops and training to help boys move beyond performance and "masks" to build a healthier, more authentic sense of self. We also draw on the expertise of M.A.N. Culture, a Plymouth based male allyship network dedicated to opening honest conversations about masculinities and reducing violence against women and girls. We encourage parents to engage with these resources to understand the digital pressures their sons face and to support them in becoming the kind of men, friends, and partners they aspire to be.

Why This Matters for Parents

The "manosphere" often uses persuasive algorithms to target young men with content that prioritises dominance, emotional suppression, and hostility. Understanding how these narratives work is the first step in helping your son think critically about the media he consumes.

Key Conversation Starters for Home:

• The "Man Code": Ask your child what "unwritten rules" they feel they has to follow online versus in person.

• Influencer Impact: Discuss which online figures they admire and whether their values align with your family’s real-world values.

• Digital Allyship: Explore how they can support others online and challenge "banter" that feels harmful or exclusionary.

Useful Links:

M.A.N Culture

Progressive Masculinity

Childrens Society

Securly for Parents

Devonport High School for Boys is proud to use Securly in safeguarding our students, your children.

Securly was chosen because we shared a vision of a safer, more productive digital world for our students. From web filtering to device management to self-harm detection, Securly is dedicated to keeping young minds healthy, engaged, and inspired. Additionally, we chose Securly for its strong adherence to data privacy and management laws.

Download the app and use the email that we have registered in order to set it up.

NSPCC

From understanding apps to setting parent controls at home, there is information here to help you understand online safety and be able to talk to your children about it.

UK Safer Internet Centre

You don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your child stay safe online. Our advice and resources are here to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively.