Online Safety
What are the issues?
The internet – on the whole is an inspiring and positive place.
The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices.
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.
You may sometimes feel that your children have better technical skills than you do, however children and young people still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online.
Issues that your child may encounter on the internet will vary depending on their age and online activities.
School online safety policy
Rise Academy Online Safety Policy
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Advice on remote learning:
Remote Education advice for Parents and Carers
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Online safety guide on Remote Education for Children
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Advice on social media & staying safe
GOV.UK – Coronavirus: keeping children safe online
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10 Tips to Keep Your Children Safe Online
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What Parents Need to Know About Friends & Followers
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Social Media & Mental Health – the positive and negative impacts – Online Safety Guide
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What Parents Need to Know About Video Streaming Apps & Sites
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What Parents Need to Know About Instagram
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What Parents Need to Know About Facebook
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What Parents Need to Know About TikTok
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Snapchat Online Safety Guide
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YouTube Online Safety Guide for Parents
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Supporting Children And Young People With SEND Online
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Talking to your child about online sexual harassment:
A guide for parents
This guidance is based on the voices of young people giving adults their tips on how to tackle this subject.
Parent Guide
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A guide for parents
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Parental Controls
Smartphones and other devices
Children are using devices at a younger age so it’s important to consider setting controls on their tech, or on any devices that you are letting them borrow from you. We’ve pulled together a number of guides to give you simple steps to set controls on a range of devices.
Step-by-step Guides
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Useful links for parents
Visit intermatters.org
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KCOM Parental controls lets you choose how much of the internet you would like you and your family to see. It’s easy to set up and will help you make sure that your family is safe using the internet in your home.
Choose an age profile between 1 – 6, 7 – 11, 12 – 15, 16 – 18 to control the amount of the internet you see. You can even personalise your profile to suit your family.
Switch them on now by clicking here. It’s simple, safe and free for all KCOM broadband customers.
Click here to access KCOM parental controls
External Link
NSPCC
www.nspcc.org.uk
Internet Matters
www.internetmatters.org
Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk
Bullying UK
www.bullying.co.uk
KidzSearch
www.kidzsearch.com
Swiggle
www.swiggle.org.uk
Mumsnet
www.mumsnet.com
Safer Internet Day
www.saferinternet.org.uk
PEGI rating games search
www.pegi.info
Childline
www.childline.org.uk
Thinkuknow
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents
Childnet
www.childnet.com
Play Like Share
Play Like Share follows the adventures of Sam, Ellie and Alfie as they form a band and enter their school’s Battle of the Bands contest, taking on the mean but ‘cool’ Popcorn Wizards as they go. The three friends learn that while the internet can help, they need to use it wisely and safely.
The aim of the films is to help 8-10 year olds learn how to stay safe online. In particular, the films teach them to spot the early signs of manipulative, pressurising and threatening behaviour by people they might meet online, and develops their confidence to respond safely and get help.
Be Share Aware
Keep your child safe online
We tell our children it’s good to share – but online it’s different. In fact sometimes sharing online can be dangerous. Being Share Aware will help keep your child safe online.
Watch and share a short film and take a look at some straightforward advice that will untangle the web, and give parents confidence in talking to their children about how to stay safe online.