Online Safety

Within school and across our Multi-Academy Trust we utilise RM SafetyNet for the filtering and monitoring of our computer equipment and online activities. This system is set up to 'assume you are a child' unless told otherwise. This means that a high level of filtering and monitoring takes place. Alerts are sent to nominated staff members including the Safeguarding Lead. 

These alerts and reports are scrutinised and also regularly reviewed by a Local Academy Board member. If further investigation or clarification is needed then our support provider, ICT4, are immediately contacted.

However, we realise that such filtering and monitoring is not always in place within our households. The sites and links below will help provide guidance and advice but if you have any questions regarding online safety, please contact school and we will do our best to help.

The 'internet matters' website offers wonderful, easy to understand, resources and step-by-step help guides for supporting our children to use the internet safely at home and school.

For guides on blocking sites and setting up parental controls on devices or online apps   

For online safety leaflets and resources including guides for all ages and lots of other information and guidance please follow the link below.

 

If you want more resources to help you enjoy your time online and stay safe on the internet with your Primary age children please follow this link to the UK Safer Internet Centre site. Here you will find films, storybooks and other fun sites, with plenty of information to keep children entertained and safe online. 

 

The NSPCC also offer support and advice through their website.

Click the image below for more information about setting up your home internet connections, games consoles and search engines.

 

Click on NSPCC below to go to the NSPCC 'Keeping Children Safe Online' page.

 

Click below for other help guides to use at home.

/docs/internet-matters-parent-age-guides-0-5.pdf

/docs/internet-matters-parent-age-guides-6-10.pdf

/docs/internet-matters-parent-age-guides-11-13.pdf

Childnet have a range of resources to support both professionals and parents with online safety. Please click the image below to go to the Childnet homepage - this will open in a new window.

To go directly to the Resources for parents and carers page follow the link below.

NCSC - Cyber Sprinter - online tool to teach pupils about cyber safety