Children at St Mary’s are using the internet regularly in school to enhance their learning, and teaching about behaving responsibly online is part of the school’s curriculum.
In school we use a filtering system to prevent children accessing inappropriate sites, and talk to the children regularly about what they should do if they come across something that makes them worried or upset.
Knowing how to keep yourself safe online is a life skill – keep reading for some tips to help you keep your children safe at home when they use digital devices, and for places that you can find out more about the apps and software they may use. Click on the links for more information:
| Use computers or digital device in a shared area | Talk to your child about what they are doing online |
| Most social media apps have a minimum age limit of 13. Pupils in primary school should not have access to these apps on their phones or tablets. | Gaming – gamin can be fun but all consuming. Set time limits and pay attention to the age ratings of games. |
| Instant messaging or text messaging is a fast, fun way to speak to friends, make sure that children only speak to people they already know and what to do if someone they DO NOT know messages them. | Cyberbullying – Remember that bullying can happen online,. Make sure your child knows what to do if they are being bullied or are upset by something said to them online. |
Resource website with lots of resources and information about how to stay safe online for you and your child
The latest news, guidance, resources and training to you you and your family stay safe, secure and smart online.
How to report if you are worried about online abuse or how your child is being communicated with online
Tips, advice, guidance and resources to help keep your child safe online.
Reviews and guidance on the most popular social networks, games and apps that children use.
A useful tool showing you how to set parental controls across a range of devices and websites
If your child is being bullied, information and tools that can help you stay calm and take the right action.
Parenting, media and everything in between. Lots of useful information on movies, TV, games, etc.