Online Safety
With children spending more time on the internet and using apps, it is important to know how to stay safe on online and to talk to your children about what to do if they have any worries or concerns. For parental information we use a wide range of resources from sites such as Internet Matters, BBC Online Safety or CEOP – ThinkUKnow for Parents. Please click on the information provided.
For teaching points around online safety, Hucklow Primary School uses Project Evolve Lessons, CEOP ThinkuKnow and Purple Mash. We also take part in Safer Internet Day which is run through the Safer Internet Centre and held annually every February with a different theme each year. The theme for 2025 is ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams’
For further information please see a member of staff or click on the images to find out further information.
ThinkUKnow by CEOP
ThinkuKnow has a parents area which provides information about a wide range of online safety concerns including gaming, live streaming and grooming. There is also a whole host of activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at home.
Internet Matters
Online safety for early years (under 5)
Guidance for parents and carers
More and more children in early years have their own tablets or borrow their parents’ devices to play games, use apps and watch their favourite TV shows. See advice on simple things you can do to make sure they’re staying safe online.
Internet-Matters-Age-Guide-0-5s
Online safety for young children (6-10)
Guidance for parents and carers
Early use of digital technology can boost language skills, social development, and creativity in children. However, it also carries risks like exposure to inappropriate content, sharing personal information, or imitating older kids online. Here’s how to ensure a safe and positive online experience for children aged 6-10.
BBC Online Safety
Find out all about device safety for your child and help them to have positive experiences online. Whether they’re getting a device for the first time, starting out on social media or making the leap to secondary school, there is advice for you.
https://www.bbc.com/safeguarding/online-safety/
Reporting Concerns
For information about how to report online safety concerns to Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) and the type of concerns that CEOP deal with, click here.
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