The internet is opening new opportunities for everyone, promoting creativity and effective learning, but to use technology effectively requires an awareness of the benefits and risks.

Parents and carers have a key role to play in the online-safety education of their children through promoting internet safety at home. The links and documents below offer information for parents or carers, but the key message from all of these guidelines seems to be 'Talk to Your Child' as social networking usage is very individual.

Below is a list of useful websites and information that can help parents and carers take steps to ensure the online safety of their children. Additional advice on specific social media, gaming platforms and games can be found on the Social Media Sites and Gaming tab:

For more information regarding our processes that help to ensure Online Safety for students and staff, please refer to our Online Safety Policy here or in Our Policies page in the Our School section of this website.

Families can speak to our Safeguarding team, led by Mrs Darling, with any concerns regarding their child's online activities. Click here for details of the team.

The following Parent/Carer Guides will help to give a greater understanding of the various social networking and gaming sites/consoles used by young people:

Live Streaming has become one of the most popular aspects of social media for young people. The CEOP video guide (click here) for parents and carers explores the potential risks of livestreaming and contains practical advice to keep children safe. You can also get advice from CEOP on talking with your child about their online activity here, and find information on how to report any concerns you may have to CEOP here. You can also speak to our Safeguarding team, led by Mrs Darling, if you have concerns. Click here for details of the team.