Technology plays an important part in children’s learning and everyday lives. At King's Cliffe Endowed Primary School, we want our children to enjoy the opportunities that the online world offers while developing the knowledge and skills they need to use technology safely, responsibly and confidently.

Online safety is taught throughout school as part of our curriculum and wider safeguarding work. We encourage children to think carefully about what they see and share online, protect their personal information and know what to do if something makes them feel worried or uncomfortable.

Supporting Your Child at Home

Parents and carers play an important role in helping children stay safe online. We encourage families to talk regularly and openly about what children are doing online, including the games they play, the apps and websites they use and the people they communicate with.

It is also important to:

• use age-appropriate parental controls on phones, tablets, computers, games consoles and other connected devices
• check privacy and safety settings regularly
• talk about what information and images are safe to share
• help children understand that people online may not always be who they say they are
• encourage children to tell a trusted adult if they see or experience anything online that worries or upsets them
• model positive and responsible use of technology at home

Advice for Parents and Carers

Internet Matters provides practical, step-by-step guidance for setting up parental controls and safety settings across devices, apps, games and broadband services.

Childnet provides advice and resources to help families talk about online safety and support children to have positive experiences online.

CEOP Education provides age-appropriate resources and advice for children, parents and carers about staying safe online.

Worried About Something Online?

If your child has experienced something online that has worried or upset them, please encourage them to speak to a trusted adult.

You can also speak to a member of staff at school. If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or one of our Deputy DSLs.

Concerns about online sexual abuse or exploitation can also be reported through the CEOP Safety Centre.

Online Safety Newsletters

The online world changes quickly. Our regular Online Safety Newsletters help parents and carers keep up to date with new apps, games, trends and potential risks, along with practical advice for supporting children at home.

Online Safety Policy

Our current Online Safety Policy can be found in our policies section.