Online Safety
The internet can be a fantastic place for children and young people where they can talk to friends, be creative and have fun. However, just like in the real world sometimes things can go wrong.
If a child or young person you work with is worried or upset about something which has happened on the internet there is help out there.
The internet is an amazing resource for children, but it is important that they learn how to use it safety and learn how to spot potential dangers, as well as how to react to these dangers and find help.
We use the Jigsaw scheme for our teaching of the PSHE curriculum and online safety is woven throughout the different units to ensure all aspects are taught to children and they recognise its importance.
Below is a link to a document with more information about the content and when and how it will be taught using the Jigsaw scheme.
Jigsaw Online Safety Link (Please Click Here)
Below are some useful leaflets for you to look at-
We are delighted to announce that we have shown our commitment to protecting our pupils online by working with National Online Safety- providing resources for all parents and carers.
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
The resources include Parents & Carers courses (presented by Myleene Klass), online video resources and weekly guides covering a huge range of topics, including:
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To create your account, please follow https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/the-park-schools-federation and complete your details. When you’re set up, you’ll be able to set ‘Parent/Carer’ as your user type.
You can access National Online Safety online via any device- including via our brand-new smartphone app. To download the app, please go to:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/national-online-safety/id1530342372
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.nationaleducationgroup.nos
Alternatively, search for ‘National Online Safety’ in the App Store/Google Play Store.
Answers to frequently asked questions and customer service can be accessed at https://help.nationalcollege.com/
Please contact the school office if you need any help or advice.
If a child you know needs someone to talk to because of anything which has upset them, it could be that they are being bullied or that they have seen something online which they wish they hadn’t, there are a number of places they can go.
Children can ring Childline on 0800 1111 and speak to trained counsellors about any problems they may face. Childline is run by the NSPCC and is there to help your child.
The Childline website also offers excellent help and advice on a whole range of issues.
For a wide range of information about keeping the children safe online visit our Thinkuknow site.
Seen something illegal online?
If you have come across something you think might be illegal online, such as sexual images of children and young people, then you can report this to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). It’s their job to make sure that things like this are taken off the internet.
Worried about viruses, hacking and online security?
Being the victim of online crime can be as distressing as real-world robbery. Learn about the real risks and understand the urgency of protecting your family at GetSafeOnline.
Are you worried about your own sexual thoughts and behaviour?
Some people struggle with sexual thoughts and behaviours towards children. Are you someone who wants to stop these thoughts and behaviours but does not know how? Stop it Now! UK and Ireland offer confidential help and support. You can call them on 0808 1000 900 or email at help@stopitnow.org.uk
We tell our children to share but online it's different. In fact, sometimes sharing online can be dangerous. That's why we've joined forces with O2 to ask parents to be Share Aware and keep children safe online.
Talking to your child is the best way to help keep them safe. But with things changing all the time, it can be hard to keep up to date. You can always call our online safety helpline on 0808 8005002 to get advice on anything from the latest social networks to parental controls.
Or find out what other parents think about the most popular social apps and games, what's the right age and details on privacy and safety settings with our Net Aware tool.
Has someone acted inappropriately towards a child online?
If a child you know has experienced sexual or offensive chat that has made them feel uncomfortable or someone is trying to meet up with them, you can report this directly to us.
This may have happened in a chat room, message board, instant messenger or on a social networking site. It could be on a mobile phone, games console or computer. It could be messages, images or conversations over webcam. The important thing is that if you know that an adult is making sexual advances to children on the internet you should report it to us.
Click below to send us a report.
If you or your child are in immediate danger call 999