Internet Safety

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our pupils and recongnise the importance of providing a safe and secure digital environment for our young learners.

In today's digital age, almost all communication devices can now access the internet, including mobile phones and gaming consoles. Good communication between parents and children is crucial to keeping our pupils safe online. To support this, Red Barn Primary has implemented a comprehensive E-Safety curriculum for all year groups, helping children develop the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe while using the internet and digital technologies.

We have in place important firewalls and content philtres to protect our which we regularly monitor.

As part of our vision to "Recognise how to help others" and "Know how to stay safe and healthy," we believe that working closely with parents is essential to keeping our pupils safe online. Here are some top tips on how to open up a dialogue with your child about online safety (https://eephonesmart.co.uk/online-safety-tips/talking-to-child-online-safety/):

Have free and frank discussions

Encourage your child to talk to you about how they use the internet and show you what they do. Discuss with them the kinds of things they might come across. A good time to talk is when they get a new device or mention a new website.

Help manage their devices

Encourage them to use their tech devices in a communal area such as the living room or kitchen and set up a user account for your child. If you think they aren't old enough to have a mobile phone or tablet, stay firm and explain the reasons why.

Put yourself in control

Activate parental controls on your home broadband, all devices including mobile phones and games consoles. Safe search settings can also be activated on Google (and other search engines), YouTube and on entertainment sites like iTunes and iPlayer.

Have an agreement

Agree and set boundaries with them or have a family agreement for their internet use, including when and where they can use portable devices and for how long, before they get used to doing their own thing.

Make your child feel comfortable

Open the conversation by asking them for advice on how to do something online. And if they share an online experience with you, be sensitive and praise them, listening to their experience and talking through what steps they should take to cope with it.

Use this list of practical tips to help introduce children pre-teens to have a safer online experience and build up their resilience to get the best out of the digital world as they grow. Keeping the dialogue open will help support your child as they start to navigate the digital world and be exposed to online risks.

Cyber Safety

If you have any concerns about e-safety, or any IT problems please report these to your teacher or the Cyber Ambassadors. They are a group of pupils from Years 3 to 6 who look after IT resources and E-Safety within the school.

Red Barn Community Primary School Rules for Responsible Computer and Internet Use

These rules will keep everyone safe and help us to be fair to others.

I will only access the system with my own login.

I will only access my own files.

I will only use the computers for work my teacher has approved.

I will not bring in flash drives/CDs/DVDs from outside school unless I have been given permission.

I will have permission from a member of staff before using the internet.

I will only e-mail people I know, or my teacher has approved.

The messages I send will be polite and responsible.

I will not give my home address or telephone number, or arrange to meet someone, unless my parent, carer or teacher has given me permission.

I will report any unpleasant material or messages sent to me. I understand my report would be confidential and would help protect other pupils and myself.

I understand that the school may check my computer files and may monitor the Internet sites I visit.

Useful Websites

Childline

ThinkUKnow

E-Safety Links

	Name	Format
Files

	App store - online safety guide for parents.pdf	.pdf
	LiveMe online safety guide for parents.pdf	.pdf
	Age inappropriate content.pdf	.pdf
	BeReal.pdf	.pdf
	Loot boxes.pdf	.pdf
	marvel-rivals.pdf	.pdf

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