Online Safety
The internet is a valuable tool for learning, creativity and communication, but it is important that children know how to use it safely and responsibly. At our school, online safety is a key part of our curriculum and safeguarding approach, helping pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to stay safe in the digital world.
We are proud to have two Junior Online Safety Officers (JOSOs) in school. Our JOSOs play an important role in promoting online safety by supporting assemblies, leading discussions and helping to raise awareness through competitions and activities throughout the year. Their work helps to encourage positive online behaviour and reminds pupils how to stay safe when using technology.
By working closely with pupils, staff and parents, we aim to ensure that all children can enjoy the benefits of the online world in a safe and supportive environment.
Information and guidance for EYFS/KS1 and KS2 on keeping safe online
The Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) have compiled two factsheets with information of where parents can access activities and resources from Foundation age up to KS2. Please click on the links below to review them.
Please click here to access information for EYFS and Key Stage One children
Please click here to access information for Key Stage Two children
Keeping Safe Online
Please click here for Advice on Talking to your child about Online Sexual Harassment
Please click here for a Virtual College guide to keeping children safe online
Please click here for advice on Parental Controls: A brief introduction
Please click here for information about online bullying
Please click here for information about peer pressure
Please click here for information about PEGI ratings
Please click here for information about Tik Tok privacy settings
Please click here for information about Omegle
Please click here for information about Artificial Intelligence (AI)
How to Report Abuse – CEOP
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
It provides children, young people, parents/carers and professionals with quick access to trusted online safety advice and a simple way to report suspected or known child sexual abuse or exploitation directly to CEOP. This offers a less intimidating alternative to reporting in person or by telephone to the police.
Through the CEOP Safety Centre, users can:
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Access advice on online safety issues such as cyberbullying and hacking
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Find support from partner organisations, including Childline
- Report suspected child sexual exploitation or abuse for investigation
CEOP Safety Centre - Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors
Use the links below to find a range of information about keeping yourself or a child you know safer from online child sexual abuse.
The CEOP button has been placed on our website for children to access here.
Inappropriate Content Online Advice for Parents
Please click here for some practical steps parents and carers can follow.
E learning for parents - 'keep them safe' by parents against child sexual exploitation
Please click here to access an e-learning course from Parents against child sexual exploitation (Pace).
This 30-minute e-learning gives parents the knowledge and information to confidently recognise and tackle this abuse.
Calm Zone
Please click here to access Childline's online toolbox, Calm Zone.
Internet Matters
INTERNET MATTERS GUIDE: ONLINE SAFETY
Social media apps and platforms safety guide | Internet Matters
AGE GUIDE 0-5S: INTERNET MATTERS
AGE GUIDE 6-10S: INTERNET MATTERS
AGE GUIDE 11-13S: INTERNET MATTERS
The Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Board
Please click here for information from the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Board
View the LSCB You Tube channel for more online information.
ThinkUKnow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.To explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites, click here.
NSPCC
Please click on the link for free help and advice; A free help and advice service about internet safety for everyone.
Please click here to download a copy of "Share Aware" Guidance for parents