E-Safety
Internet Safety
Internet safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. At St Ann’s, children are taught how to keep themselves and their friends safe and happy online, and are encouraged to be responsible with personal information.
At Home
As a parent you’ll know how important the internet is to children – they use it to learn, play, socialise and express themselves. It’s a highly creative place of amazing opportunities. But the technology children use every day can seem a bit daunting and you might worry about the risks your child can face online – such as bullying, contact from strangers or the possibility of the seeing illegal or inappropriate content.
Mobile Phone & Online Safety Parent meeting - November 2024 - see below for powerpoint presentation
The internet is a brilliant source of learning, but it is worth following some simple rules to help you child stay safe online:
- Use the list of fun and educational websites recommended on our year group pages.
- Always sit with young children when they use the internet. For older children, regularly check in on them and ask them to work where you are.
- Talk to your child about how to stay safe and let them know they can come to you if they find themselves in any sort of trouble.
- Explore the parental control and security settings on all devices and make sure they are set to the level you require.
National Online Safety Fact Sheets and Guides:
What parents need to know about PS4
What parents need to know about NETFLIX
What parents need to know about DISNEY+
What parents need to know about ZOOM
What parents need to know about HOUSEPARTY
Have fun learning at home but do so safely!
Mobile Phones
PhoneSmart is a free digital course that gives your child all the knowledge they need to be safe and kind online, as well as giving them the skills to be phone ready - click here
Useful Links
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NSPCC and 02 Find out how to book an appointment to change the privacy settings on your children’s devices
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Childnet Helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children
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Internet Matters Lots of useful advice and suggestions
- Net aware Check the rating of the app or website your child is using
National Online Safety
As you are aware, the online world is posing an ever increasing risk to children and it is important that we work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers and how to act safely when using the internet.
We are therefore delighted to announce St Ann’s has shown our commitment to protecting our pupils online by taking a proactive whole school community approach to internet safety and we are now working towards achieving National Online Safety Certified Community accreditation.
Parent Fact Sheets and Guides
- Mental Health and Well Being
- Online Safety Tips for Children
- Safer Apps and Games for Children
- YouTube Kids Online Safety Guide
- Minecraft Online Safety Guide
