Online Safety

Online Safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology.

• Online Safety concerns safeguarding children and young people in the digital world.

• Online Safety emphasises learning to understand and use new technologies in a positive way.

• Online Safety is less about restriction and more about education about risks as well as benefits so we can feel confident online.

• Online Safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school. www.policy.e-safety.org.uk

Photographs below are of the Online Safety Committee

NSPCC - Keeping Kids Safe Online

NSPCC Guidance on Sexting As a parent it is important to understand the risks so that you can talk to your child about how to stay safe and what to do if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable.

Thinkuknow Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what's good, what's not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people theres an area for you too with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there's also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online. All the information here is brought to you by the team at the NCA's CEOP Command. We hope you like it!

Childnet International Childnet's mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.