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e-safety
At St. Martins Primary School we know from first-hand experience that the internet is a powerful way to enhance and broaden a child's education. Teaching and learning in every subject in the curriculum can make good use of web-based material.
However, we also know that the Internet allows access to a great deal of entertainment, information and communication which is not related to school-based learning and children, being naturally curious, will want to explore and investigate.
This exploration is not necessarily harmful, but if unsupervised and unmonitored can result in children encountering inappropriate material or unknown people which can upset or confuse them, or worse.
As a school we recommend that Key Stage 1 and 2 children should always have a responsible adult with them when online.
Keeping children completely isolated from the internet may be tempting, but in the long term they will all need to understand the web and how they can use it positively, safely and to their benefit.
As your child's parent or carer you are in a strong position to help them learn how to avoid potential problems and get the most out of the web. This is a long-term project with a lot to cover.
With this in mind, we have collected a range of resources to help you develop your child's understanding, skill and confidence. We recommend that you have a good look around each site on your own first in order to focus on issues which may be of particular relevance.
Happy surfing!
Think u Know
Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online. All the information here is brought to you by the team at the NCA's CEOP Command. We hope you like it!
Hectors World
If you are 5, 6 or 7, I bet you probably like to use the computer for fun.
We've made this website to help you go on the internet in a safe way and know who to talk to if you are worried.
Cyber Cafe
If you are 8, 9 or 10 we have a cool cyber café for you to visit where you can help Jason, Sunil, Ali and others to stay safe using new technology.
Directgov
Government advice & guidance for parents & carers regarding Talking about and responding to school cyberbullying
CEOP
CEOP works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. We protect children from harm online and offline, directly through NCA led operations and in partnership with local and international agencies
UK Safer Internet Centre
UK Safer Internet Centre has tips for parents to keep children safe online and resources for children which include films, games, and quizzes to equip them to be safe in the digital world.
EE
EE has a great site which enables parents to set parental controls and look at ways of keeping children safe online
