Online Safety

If you have an Online Safety concern, please contact Mrs Gray via the school office.

At Ore Village Primary Academy we welcome and encourage the use of new technologies and aim to use them, when they are appropriate, to support children enhancing their work. We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of harm to children’s welfare are minimised; and, where there are concerns about young people’s welfare, to take appropriate actions to address those concerns.

Our work regarding online safety with children is supported through the Computing and PSHE curriculums. The knowledge and skills children need to remain safe online are taught throughout the year and to all year groups in an age appropriate way.

Parental Support

The internet is a fantastic resource which allows children to connect, communicate and be creative in many different ways. However, the internet is always changing, and being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge and very daunting. Children still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their interactions online.

Below are some online resources to support with talking about issues relating to online safety at home:

Online safetyFrom advice on setting up parental controls to support on what to do if you're worried about livestreaming or sexting, we've got lots of tips to help you keep your child safe online.

NSPCC

Parents and CarersAdvice for parents and carers to help support children and young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet.

Childnet

Internet safety advice and information | Internet MattersWant to safeguard your child’s internet usage, but where do you start? Learn how to protect your child in the form of guides, videos and checklists.

Internet Matters