Online Safety

The online world is a wonderful place for young people to explore, with unprecedented opportunities for learning and creativity. However, just like the real world there are risks and dangers students should be aware of, and which we can act to protect them from. Although the school teaches students online safety as part of the curriculum, it is vital that parents are aware of the risks too, and what they can do to develop a culture of online safety in the home.

This page has some helpful resources for parents that will enable parents to help keep their children safe online. If you have any concerns about your child's online safety, there is always someone at school available to talk to you.

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)

CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. Students can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button below if something has happened online which has made them feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone they know in real life, or someone they have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to keep students safe. As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education website has information and advice to help students if something has happened to them online.

CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if a student is being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence, they can speak to a trusted adult in school or their parent/guardian can do this on their behalf. Alternatively students can call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online – no worry is too big or too small.

Sharing nudes and semi-nudes

The term ‘sharing nudes and semi-nudes’ describes the use of technology to share intimate images of yourself. The content can vary, from text messages to images of partial nudity to sexual images or videos. For more information and guidance for parents and children visit the Childnet website.

Useful Resources

Please find some links and resources that you might find helpful.

internetmatters.org - Tools, tips and resources to help children benefit from connected technology smartly and safely
List of helpful online resources produced by Childnet
childnet.com - Visit the ‘Know It All’ Section for an interactive guide about online safety
getsafeonline.org - Free up-to-date security advice
cybermentors.org.uk - Online support for children
ceop.police.uk - Website of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
bbc.co.uk/onlinesafety - Guidance about how to make the most of being online while staying safe
nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware - The NSPCC has launched the Share Aware campaign which provides straightforward advice to parents on how to keep their 8-12 year-olds safe on social networks
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/professionals-onlinonline safety-helpline - Resources for professionals working in the area of safeguarding with children and young people, but could be of interest to parents too
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/professionals-onlinonline safety-helpline - Resource
'The internet, relationships and you' - Guidance from Think You Know
Helping your child get the most out of the internet - Guidance from Think You Know.
NSPCC - Keeping children safe online - Guidance for parents
NSPCC - Sharing nude and semi-nude images - Guidance from the NSPCC to help parents understand the risks and support your child if they've been sending, sharing or receiving nude images: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/sexting/
Get Safe Online - Unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
O2 Online Safety - Resources that are designed to help parents have more regular conversations with their children about online safety – enabling more families to enjoy the digital world with confidence.
Sextortion

The guidance around online safety is ever evolving. We have collated a number of useful resources below to help parents/guardians navigate the digital map.

What is..?	Internet Matters...
What is Snap Map?	Internet Matters TikTok Guide
What is Pokemon Go?	Internet Matters Guide Digital Diet Balancing Screentime
What is Live Streaming?	Internet Matters Guide Official UK Social Media Guidance
What is Roblox?	Internet Matters Online Identity Guide
What is Musical.ly?	Internet Matters Social Media Tips Guide
What is Yellow?	Internet Matters Parental Controls
What is Instagram?

Safer Communities Service

Lincolnshire County Council provides the following guidance:

thinkuknow secondary parents

Stay Safe Partnership Advice for Parents/Guardians

Stay Safe Partnership Online Safety Videos

Healthy Minds Lincolnshire: Free online managing worries and anxious feelings workshop and other resources

The additional resources below also form comprehensive advice:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54974813 - Parental control updated by TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/safety/resources/for-parents?lang=en&appLaunch=web – How to 'pair' an account to allow parent monitoring

Being a good digital citizen

Parent Guide Years 7-9

Parent Guide Years 10-11

Wake Up Wednesday

Every Wednesday on our social media platform, we deliver an online safety post as part of a campaign #WakeUpWednesday from the National Online Safety. These are also sent to parents/guardians, Tutors and students. Below is what has been sent so far:

Age-Inappropriate Content

Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Back to school

BeReal

Building Cyber Resilience at Home

Call of Duty - Modern Warfare II