Online Safety
Online safety is about the safety and protection of adolescents whilst they are using the internet and digital technology. Pupils are taught about internet safety throughout their time at the college but we also think it is important for parents/guardians to support their child to be safe on the internet.
Parents/guardians are advised to follow these useful tips for supporting your child to be safe whilst on the internet:
Be involved in your child’s online life – talk to them about what they are doing. If they know that you are interested and understand, they are more likely to approach you if they need in support.
Keep up-to-date with your child’s development online – it is important that as your child learns more, that you do too.
Set clear boundaries in the online world just as you would in the real world, regarding what they might see, what they share, who they talk to and how long they spend online.
Be aware of what connects to the internet and how – many devices, such as the TV, mobile phone or games console connects to the internet. Also, find out how they are accessing the internet, is it your connection or someone else’s Wifi?
Consider the use of parental controls on devices that connect to the internet, such as the TV, laptops, games consoles and mobile phones.
Through our curriculum, we raise awareness of the risks associated with online activity and educate pupils on how to act appropriately and remain safe online.
There is an ICT Code of Safe Practice which is in the pupil's planner.
Here are some websites regarding E-Safety to help keep our pupils safe online:
Childnet International: https://www.childnet.com/
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.
ThinkUKnow: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command.
Since 2006, Thinkuknow has been keeping children and young people safe by providing education about sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Thinkuknow is unique. It is underpinned by the latest intelligence about child sex offending from CEOP Command.
H2b Safer Service - Ineqe Group Ltd: https://oursafetycentre.co.uk/
The Ineqe team offers a wide range of expertise and provides unrivalled access to contemporary leaders and practitioners with credible experience working with children and young people, volunteers, parents/guardians and staff.
NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
