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Safeguarding our children when using new technologies is our priority and the children are regularly educated about the risks involved with using the internet and social media. They are taught strategies about what to do should a situation occur where they feel unsafe.

Current affairs

Keep updated:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c1824w39w4yt/internet-safety

TikTok

TikTok is a social media platform that has become popular among children. You have to be 13+ to use this application so please check your child’s device. Here is some useful information to help keep your child safe:

https://support.tiktok.com/en/privacy-safety/for-parents-en

Our Computing Curriculum

Computing is taught weekly as a discrete subject where pupils learn about the safe and efficient use of the internet, digital communication, data retrieval, presentation and programming. They are then encouraged to utilise the skills that they have learnt, throughout all areas of the curriculum.

Documents

Acceptable Use of Digital Technologies Online Policy

PDF

Support

Important Parent Information

UK Safer Internet Centre

Childnet

Online Safety Information for parents and carers

As a parent or carer you play a key role in helping your child to stay safe online. Follow the below links for resources that will help you to support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively.