eSafety
Technology and the Internet can be fantastic – they can help our children to learn, to create amazing things, to communicate and to entertain themselves and each other. Our children are surrounded by this technology – it is part and parcel of their daily lives.
Using technology and the Internet well is about using it safely and responsibly. Things can go wrong by accident or if behaviour isn’t sensible or respectful.. Our job is not to stop our young people from using technology but to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to successfully navigate themselves through the online world, so they become good digital citizens.
Online safety information for parents and carers
The DfE has produced advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Almost all of us are likely to be spending more time online, including children. These resources provide guidance for parents and carers to keep children safe online and where to go to receive support and advice on parental controls, child sexual abuse, radicalisation, youth produced digital imagery (sexting), cyberbullying, age inappropriate content, suicide content, support for children and apps to help children stay safe online.
eSafety useful links
The links on this page are designed to support you in helping your children stay as safe as they can be when using technology, including the Internet.
Click on the icons to access useful links.
Snapchat Snap Maps
This tool will help you understand how to set parental controls and all the main devices and websites your children use.
Parental controls
This tool will help you understand how to set parental controls and all the main devices and websites your children use.
Cyber - Bullying
Find out more about cyber bullying, grooming, sharing personal information, etc.
Cyber - Bullying
Find out more about cyber bullying & prevention.
Online & mobile safety
Find out more about cyber bullying & prevention.
Online safety
A guide to internet safety and safe surfing.
Useful Articles for Parents
Online safety
Helping parents and guardians understand the digital world their children live in.
Online safety
Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online, for schools to host on their own websites.
Online safety
Lucy and the Boy – Be Share Aware
Stay Safe on social networks
Stay Safe on social networks
This website provides handy practical guides on how to use social networks safely.
Stay Safe on social networks
Social media tips for parents.
Online Safety
Get lots of useful information and advice for your family.
Parental controls
Tools and tips to keep online safe.
How to Report
Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) website is a police agency tackling child abuse on the internet.
Internet Watch Foundation website is the UK’s hotline for reporting illegal content found on the Internet.
UK Safer Internet Centre - Need help? This webpage contains information about what to do if a child comes to you for help and advice about how to report online concerns such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content or illegal behaviour.