Online Safety
Parents/carers
Key responsibilities:
- Read, sign and promote the school’s parental acceptable use policy (AUP) and read the pupil AUP and encourage their children to follow it
- Consult with the school if they have any concerns about their children’s and others’ use of technology
- Promote positive online safety and model safe, responsible and positive behaviours in their own use of technology, including on social media: not sharing other’s images or details without permission and refraining from posting negative, threatening or violent comments about others, including the school staff, volunteers, governors, contractors, pupils or other parents/carers.
Resources for Pupils
- BBC Own It - support for young people to take control of their online life, including help and advice, skills and inspiration on topics such as friendships and bullying, safety and self-esteem
- Childline – includes information for pupils on sexting, gaming, grooming, bullying, porn, relationships.
Useful Websites for Parents
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide
The above websites are a good place to check for up to date information about how to keep your child safe online.
Information about Virtual reality headsets:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/virtual-reality-headsets/
