Kingsholm Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All pupils use computer facilities (including Internet access) as an essential part of their learning, as required by the national curriculum. Therefore, gaining pupils’ and parents’ agreement to Online Safety rules is important.

This is to be obtained once a year at the same time as checking home and emergency contact details. To ensure clarity, the Online Safety Rules appropriate to the age of the pupil will be included with the letter to parents. The Class Teacher will maintain and hold all copies of agreements for children in their class.

 

We have extensive security measures in place in school, which are monitored both internally and externally, to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material. Any e-Safety incidents are recorded and managed.  Online Safety is taught to all pupils explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.

We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the e-Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.

Below are some links to provide you with information to help you protect your children online:

NSPCC Be Share Aware
The range of online apps changes on a regular basis and the NSPCC have a site called Net Aware.   This provides unbiased up-to-date information on current apps and sites along with advice to parents about dealing with issues.

CEOP
Online safety advice for parents

CEOP Education
Is a website aimed at children and their parents from the National Crime Agency.  It has lots of useful suggestions and advice on how to report issues.  It also has lots of games and activities including Jessie and Friends for the younger children and Band Runner for the older ones.

Internet Matters is a site paid for by many British companies.  It has a lot of good advice on adding parental controls as well as on most aspects of online safety. Parental controls will only help keep children safe.  The best safety feature that a child has is their parent or carer.  Take the time to talk to your child about the apps and games they are using and don’t be afraid to say no sometimes!

Safer Internet Centre
Parental controls offered by your home internet provider