The safety of your children is our top priority. At Shaw Wood children are encouraged to use the internet – but to do so safely and with respect for others. They are regularly taught internet safety as part of our computing and e-safety curriculum, and are equipped with a number of strategies and resources to keep themselves safe. This page offers a selection of resources to help you support safe internet use for your children …
There are 4 main ways that children can be at risk of harm when they are online:
• CONTENT – Being exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material
• CONTACT – Being subject to harmful online interaction with other users
• CONDUCT – Personal online behaviour which increases the likelihood of harm
• COMMERCE – Risks such as online gambling, inappropriate advertising, phishing and/or financial scams
The most common problems we deal with in school are contact (children having conversations with strangers through apps, games or websites), and conduct (children sending unkind or inappropriate messages to others using messaging apps such as whatsapp or snapchat). It’s really important, as parents, that you stay familiar with the apps, games and websites your child uses and have open conversations about these.
How much do I know about the websites my child is visiting?
Have I got parental controls installed to prevent my child from accessing unsuitable websites?
What ground rules should I set about the time my child spends online?
Does my child truly understand the need for care when giving out personal details on the internet?
The National Online Safety website has some great parent guides for speaking to your child about online safety, as well as specific guides for apps, games or websites your child may use.
Please note some important E-Safety Links:
http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/keeping-safe-online#content
https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/apps-guide/
https://saferinternet.org.uk/blog/monitoring-apps-a-guide-for-parents
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/social-media/tiktok-privacy-and-safety-settings/
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/Has-your-child-shared-a-picture-or-video-online-/
http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/cyberbullying1
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/virtual-reality-headsets/
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-is-doxing-a-guide-for-professionals-parents-and-carers/
Child Sexual Abuse - Support and Advice for Families and Professionals
Please find below useful links to support and protect and safeguard your child:
Parents Protect - Parents Protect helps parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation by providing child safety resources.
CEOP – The Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (CEOP) is a law enforcement agency to help keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP helps children stay safe online. Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know? You can report any sort of internet abuse wherever you see the CEOP 'EYE' SYMBOL.
Thinkuknow - Provides information for parents and carers concerned about children sexual abuse, as well as age-appropriate online safety resources for children.
Barnardo’s – Barnardo’s supports children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, to make them safe and help them recover.
Stop Abuse Together – This website contains information and links for anyone concerned about child sexual abuse.
Marie Collins Foundation – The Marie Collins Foundation is a charity that works directly with children, young people and families to enable their recovery following sexual abuse involving technology.
UK Safer Internet Centre has published extensive guidance on how to stay safe on the internet. They have advice for children, parents, and teachers.
Childline – Children and young people can contact Childline at any time day or night to speak to someone about their concerns.