At Watling Primary School, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of our pupils in the digital world. With the increasing use of technology, it is extremely important that children learn how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
Online safety is taught explicitly through our Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE) and Computing lessons. We also make the most of additional opportunities to promote a holistic approach to online safety through the wider curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to engage in interactive learning, developing the skills they need to protect themselves online, from understanding privacy settings to recognising and reporting inappropriate content.
Together with parents and carers, we foster a supportive environment where children can confidently explore the digital world, knowing how to stay safe, secure, and respectful online. We have put together a list of resources you can use to support the work we do in school.
- 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
Please see our Online Safety Policy for further information.