Online Safety

This week we reminded children about how to keep safe online, ahead of the Christmas holidays as we know that this is a time where they will likely be spending more time online.

In EYFS/KS1, we used the following focus questions:

• Discuss: what do you do online? What devices do you use?
• Discuss: how can we keep safe online?
• Discuss: what can we do if you feel unsafe or worried about something that has happened online?
• Remind children about SMART rules for staying safe online.

In KS2, we used the following focus questions:

• Discuss: how can we keep safe online?
• Discuss: what can we do if you feel unsafe or worried about something that has happened online?
• If you have a problem you can’t fix on your own, it’s a good idea to speak to one of your 5 safe adults. Telling someone you need help isn’t always easy and so, this week, we are going to be talking about ways to make it a bit easier.
• Use the information on the Childline website to support discussions with your class: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/getting-help/asking-adult-help/

For advice and support on online safety for parents and carers, please follow the links below:

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

https://www.internetmatters.org/