Internet Safety Information
In Bridge Integrated Primary all parents and children have been asked to read and sign an Acceptable Use of the Internet agreement. This is to promote e-safety in school.
Children
Click on the following websites to play some fun games and learn more about staying safe online.
http://www.childnet.com/resources
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/web/staysafe
http://www.digizen.org/kids/ < Info on cyber bullying - Upper K.S. 2
Advice and support for parents Parents
Parents should remember that it is also important to promote e-safety in the home and to monitor internet use.
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/abc-online-safety-checklist/
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/6-10/ (Video clip and helpful advice leaflets)
Here are few helpful tips:
- Set up parental controls on any device which allows internet access. Click on the following recommended websites for further advice:
- https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/abc-online-safety-checklist/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/parental-controls
- Keep the computer in a communal area of he home.
- Be aware that children have access to the internet via gaming stations and portable technologies such as smart phones.
- Monitor the length of time you child spends online and discuss with them what they are seeing and using.
- Advise children how to take care and to use the Internet in a sensible and responsible manner. Know the SMART tips. Talk through SMART tips with your child and have them on display ear your computer as a reminder.
For more fantastic up to date safety advice for parents on a variety of platforms such Fortnite, YouTube, Tik Tok, Snapchat to name but a few please click on the following link to get yourselves better informed to help keep our children safe.
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/platform-guides/
