Online Safety

Online Safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, tablets, computers, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate both children and adults about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using all forms of information technology.

Online Safety targets the safeguarding of children and young people in the digital world
Online Safety emphasises learning to understand and use new technologies in a positive way
Online Safety is less about restriction and more about education
Online Safety is concerned with supporting safer online behaviours both in and out of school

At Reydon Primary School, we believe that online safety is the responsibility of the whole school community. We believe everyone has their part to play in ensuring that everyone is able to benefit from the opportunities that technology provides for learning with confidence and in safety.

Our online safety lead is: Ali Hurren.

A copy of our Online Safety Policy can be found here:

Online Safety Policy

What is 'online safety' ?

It is the safe use of Internet and electronic communications technologies.

Our next Safer Internet Day will take place in the new year - Tuesday 9th February.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of schools and organisations join together to raise awareness of online safety issues and run events and activities right across the UK.

Find out more and get involved! www.saferinternetday.org.uk

Tweeting from @UK_SIC
Follow on Instagram @UK_SIC

Online safety Websites for Children

(Please be aware that we have no control of the content that you may find on external websites)
Parents and Guardians: Please spend time exploring these websites with your children.

Childline 0800 1111

This link contains advice and information for children and young people. There are safe forums where you can discuss any worries that you have and a link to enable you to talk directly to a professional who can help you. Remember that you should also speak to any of the adults in school who are also able to help you.

Create ... Videos ... Games ...

There are lots of great things to do in the Play section - you can play games, watch videos, try out the creative tools and get involved with ChildLine.

CBBC Stay Safe

Test your Internet safety knowledge with Hacker and help the Horrible Histories gang stay safe online.

Stay Safe Facts - with Hacker

Caught in the Web

Caught in the Web - is a Newsround special programme all about staying safe on the internet. The show, which is voiced by David Tennant, tells the story of a girl called Lonely Princess, who gets into danger after meeting someone in a chatroom.

It also has lots of tips on how to be safe, and case studies of children with real-life experiences of how things can go wrong.

Childnet.com

A site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.

Click on the icons to read true stories and find out how to chat safely ...

Know It All - Dongle the Rabbit

When window opens, Click the 7-10 link, and then 'Visit the activity centre' to open a very good interactive activity for children featuring BBC's Dongle the Rabbit

ThinkUKnow

Very useful 'online safety' website for Parents, Carers, Teachers and children of all ages (mainly KS2+)

KidSMART

For under elevens.

Learn more about the internet and being 'SMART' here.

When should I report to CEOP?

We help children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know? It may be sexual chat, being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to CEOP here.

Online safety Websites for Parents, Guardians and Adults

(Please be aware that we have no control of the content that you may find on external websites)

The Internet has become part of our everyday lives and is now easier to access then ever before.

Use of the Internet can also have risks. Young people are more at risk of exposure to inappropriate or criminal behaviour if they are unaware of the dangers.

These dangers include:

viewing unsuitable content e.g. hate material, adult content, sites that endorse unhealthy behaviour
giving out personal information
arranging to meet an online 'friend'
becoming involved in, or the victim of, bullying, identity theft, or making and sending indecent or illegal images
spending too much time online (internet addiction), which can effect concentration, sleep and health
copying information from the Internet or buying work from other people to use as their own.

The links below are for your information, but also to share with your children if you feel that they are appropriate.

How we protect the pupils accessing Social Networking sites such as Facebook, Social networking and personal publishing.

The school will control access to social networking sites, and consider how to educate pupils in their safe use.
Newsgroups will be blocked unless a specific use is approved.
Pupils will be advised never to give out personal details of any kind which may identify them, their friends or their location.
Pupils and parents will be advised that the use of social network spaces outside school brings a range of dangers for primary aged pupils.

The following information is from Facebook

The Facebook Privacy Policy states - No information from children under age 13.
If you are under age 13, please do not attempt to register for Facebook or provide any personal information about yourself to us.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you believe that we might have any information from a child under age 13, please contact us through this help page.

Reydon Primary School