Internet Safety
Internet Safety
E-Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Dunchurch Boughton CofE Infant Academy. The children are introduced to e-safety from nursery, with their understanding extending as they move through the school. The children use the internet on a regular basis as part of their learning. We teach e-safety every half term and they are taught how to stay safe and behave appropriately online with the help of ‘be-safety’.
We encourage our children to use various pieces of technology within our school to deepen their learning; it is a fun, enjoyable experience.
We can only succeed in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the e-safety message is consistent. It is important that parents also speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
We have attached some links below to support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online:
CBBC - Children's guide to staying safe online
This guide written by CBBC gives 8 top tips for staying safe online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/help-me-out-staying-safe-online
CEOP
CEOP is the organisation for Child Expolitation and online protection. It contains a range of information about keeping yourself or a child you know safe from child sexual exploitation. You can also report anything that has made you feel uncomfortable on the COP website.
http://ceop.police.uk/
Childnet International (previously kidsmart)
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
http://www.childnet.com
Coventry City Council
Be smart and stay safe online from Coventry City Council
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/2767/book_a_computer/4
Digital Parenting
Digital Parenting is created for parents and schoolteachers to help them give children the life skills they need to thrive in the always-connected digital world. We hope it will give you essential knowledge and help build your confidence as you guide your children through the challenges of life online.
There’s information and advice from experts, parents and teachers on a range of topics, including how to:
- teach your child digital resilience
- navigate the pitfalls of social media
- cope with online peer pressure
- manage your family’s screen time
- protect your family from cyber crime
- use parental controls and settings to stay safe
http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/
Internet Matters
This website offers help for parents on how to keep their children safe online. It is run in partnership with all of the big internet service providers, including BT, Sky and Virgin.
https://www.internetmatters.org
Pawsexplore
Pawsexplore is a safe search website that limits all searches to the most stringent security checks. For use at home or in school, children can join the fun characters of Kelly and Robbie in their hunt for information!
Social Media Video
This light hearted video demonstrates how social media behaviour would work in person look in person, brings it all into perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDycZH0CA4I
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)
A not-for-profit charitable trust, providing a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education, including support for
safeguarding children online. Here you will find innovation, expertise and multi-award winning tools.
https://swgfl.org.uk/
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is also from CEOPS but has areas aimed at different age ranges using videos and top tips to make learning about internet safety fun.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre contains online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Specifically they have information on staying safe when using social network and similar sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Moshi Monsters, YouTube etc, these guides can be accessed here:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/social-media-guides
Warwickshire County Council
E safety: Safeguarding Children in the Digital World.
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/digitalworldesafety
Please find below a selection of online resources for pupils and parents that may be useful when considering how to access the internet safely. The sites listed below are by no means exhaustive, but do give a great introduction to e-safety. We hope you will find them useful to engage you and your child in constructive conversation about e-safety.
Childnet International (previously kidsmart)
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a safe place for children.
http://www.childnet.com
Digital Parenting
Digital Parenting is created for parents and school teachers to help them give children the life skills they need to thrive in the always-connected digital world. There is information and advice from experts, parents and teachers on a range of topics, including how to teach children digital resilience, navigating the pitfalls of social media, coping with online peer pressure, managing family screen time, protection from cyber crime and the use of parental controls. http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/
Internet Matters
This website offers support for regarding on how to keep their children safe online. It is run in partnership with all of the big internet service providers, including BT, Sky and Virgin.
https://www.internetmatters.org
Pawsexplore
Pawsexplore is a safe search website that limits all searches to the most stringent security checks. For use at home or in school, children can join the fun characters of Kelly and Robbie in their hunt for information!
Social Media Video
This light hearted video demonstrates how social media behaviour would appear in person, brings it all into perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDycZH0CA4I
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)
A not-for-profit charitable trust, providing a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education, including support for safeguarding children online. Here you will find innovation, expertise and multi-award winning tools.
https://swgfl.org.uk/
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is also from CEOP but has areas aimed at different age ranges using videos and top tips to make learning about internet safety fun.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre contains online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
They have information on staying safe when using social networks and similar sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Moshi Monsters, YouTube etc, these guides can be accessed here:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/social-media-guides
- internet-matters-guide-online-safety-for-parents-of-children-0-5-years-old.pdf
- internet-matters-guide-online-safety-for-parents-of-children-6-10-years-old.pdf
- Online safety tips to support young children.pdf
We often use story books to support the children's understanding around E Safety. Some examples of these stories can be found on our E Safety stories page (see the bottom of the page)
Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.
Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.
Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.
If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:
Helpful links to look at with your family
Tips for staying safe online:
- Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
- Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.
Click here for Warwickshire Children's Safeguarding Board Information
Click here for ThinkUKnow learning resources
Our designated member of staff for Internet Safety is Anna Shrimpton
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.