Online Safety - Information for Parents

Please find links and information below that will support you with online safety.

If you only click on one link today, click the one below!

• Internet Matters Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.

Social Media Guidance

Share safely on social media Help your children share safely with tips from our experts

SnapChat, Tik Tok, WhatsApp and discussions about digital lives

Information on computer games

• Ask About Games Where families make sense of video games - Welcome to AskAboutGames. We answer questions parents and players have about video game age ratings, provide advice on how to play games safely and responsibly, and offer families helpful tips to ensure they get the most out of the games they enjoy together.

• PEGI ratings explained in full Information taken from The Video Standards Council/Games Rating Authority website

Below are some useful links for parents and carers to find advice and guidance in order to keep children safe when using the internet.

• Think U Know Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command

• CEOP website Your advice, help and report centre...

• NSPCC The NSPCC page on online safety

• Is your child a cyberbully and if so, what should you do? Information for parents from the BBC

Below are some games to support children's understanding of online safety

• The SMART Crew These cartoons illustrate 5 e-safety SMART rules and include a real life SMART Crew of young people, who guide the cartoon characters in their quest, and help them make safe online decisions.

• Think U Know for children The children's section of the Think U Know website by CEOP

Please visit our 'School Policy' page to read related policy (click below)

• Policies and Documents