Keeping our young people safe
For young people the internet and the increasing number of digital devices they use to connect to it is an integral part of their everyday lives. Whether they use it to express themselves or to stay in touch with friends, for entertainment or education, the internet can provide tremendous benefits and most use it safely.
While digital technology provides a wealth of opportunities, we are all aware that there are online risks and sometimes these risks can lead to harm. At the same time, while young people’s ‘offline’ and ‘online’ worlds are often merging, the behaviours and safeguards of the ‘real’ world are not always applied in a ‘virtual’ world where friends can be added at the click of a button and information shared in an instant.
Below are some useful links for families to help children stay safe when navigating the virtual world. These are designed to complement our programmes at school in providing enough information to guide your children towards becoming more aware of the dangers they might face when playing games online or using social messaging apps on their devices.
Useful Links
The following websites contain useful advice to follow, including procedures for reporting any incidents relating to your child’s online safety.
- Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
- Think U Know
- Internet Watch Foundation
- UK Safer Internet Centre
Oak-Tree Online Safety Newsletter
National Online Safety Guides
You may find the documents below helpful to keep you informed as parents about some of the more popular social media and gaming websites/apps that children are accessing.
Among Us – National Online Safety Guide
Call of Duty – National Online Safety Guide
Facebook – National Online Safety Guide
Fortnite Battle Royale – National Online Safety Guide
Fortnite Chapter 2 – National Online Safety Guide
Grand Theft Auto – National Online Safety Guide
House Party – National Online Safety Guide
Instagram – National Online Safety Guide
Minecraft – National Online Safety Guide
Nintendo Switch – National Online Safety Guide
Roblox – National Online Safety Guide
Snapchat – National Online Safety Guide
TikTok – National Online Safety Guide
WhatsApp – National Online Safety Guide
National Online Safety Helpsheets
You many find the helpsheets below useful as they contain many tips and tricks designed to keep you informed about online safety.
Age Ratings- National Online Safety Helpsheet
Appearance – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Children’s Devices – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Influencers – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Likes – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Online Grooming – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Parent’s Online Conversation Starters – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Remote Learning for Parents – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Remote Learning for Children – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Sadfishing – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Screen Addiction – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Smartphone Safety Tips – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Social Media and Mental Health – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Use of Devices at Home – National Online Safety Helpsheet
Ways to be Kind Online – National Online Safety Helpsheet
General Online Safety Fact Sheets
Fortnite – Safeguarding Training Centre Fact Sheet
YouTube – Safeguarding Training Centre Fact Sheet
Guide to Parental Controls – Knowsley CLCs Fact Sheet
