E/Online Safety for Parents and Carers
The internet is a crucial part of our lives and it’s an important tool in supporting teaching and learning. E/online safety is our top priority.
Throughout the school year, pupils receive age appropriate advice and guidance about keeping themselves safe on line.
Clear restrictions are in place on the material pupils can access while in school and we encourage pupils to report any online activity which may make them feel vulnerable or unsafe. Further information on our approach to E safety can be found in our Acceptable Use Policy on EVAT’s Policies and Procedures page.
If you are concerned about your child’s online safety, you can contact Tess Wright on tawright@educationvillage.org.uk or call 01325 254670
You can also access further information on keeping your child safe online via the following websites:
- Thinkuknow by the National Crime Agency – Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (NCA-CEOP) – resources for parents and carers and children of all ages to help keep children safe online
- Childnet has developed guidance for parents and carers to begin a conversation about online safety, as well as guidance on keeping under-fives safe online
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) – guidance for parents and carers to help keep children safe online
- UK Safer Internet Centre – tips and advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online – you can also report any harmful content found online through the UK Safer Internet Centre
- Inclusive Digital Safety Hub and Online Safety Hub, created by South West Grid for Learning in partnership with Internet Matters – support and tailored advice for young people with additional learning needs and their parents or carers
- Parents’ Guide to Age Ratings explains how the British Board of Film Classification rates content, and gives parents advice on choosing online content well
- The Children’s Commissioner has published advice for parents on talking to your child about online sexual harassment specifically, based on input from children themselves