Your child may well be spending more time online, both for their learning and recreation.
At this time we must all be very aware of the risks to young people when using the internet.
We recommend that all internet use is supervised. This means children should generally be using pcs, laptops, phones and tablets in a shared space in your home, or that you should be regularly overseeing what they are doing if this is not possible. We still expect that children will follow our behaviour expectations when online, which are:
- Never give out any personal information
- Keep your comments kind when communicating online.
- Bad language is never acceptable in person or online
- Act inclusively (don’t leave anyone out of groups)
If you have any concerns about behaviour online, these should be reported to me immediately.
For further information and support, please visit the resources below:
Think U Know
Guidance on all aspects of the internet specifically for parents and carers
Childnet
Advice on how to keep your child safe online
Vodafone
“How To” guides and expert advice
Childline
Staying safe online from a child’s perspective
NSPCC
A guide to setting parental controls
CEOP
A collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations