Online Safety

Clifton Primary works hard to ensure that new technologies are used well to enhance learning opportunities. However, we recognise that children, parents, staff and governors need training on how to deal with online safety issues. We believe that children need to be aware of these issues in order to protect themselves and also to enable them to take advantage of the wealth of information that the Internet offers.

Online Safety at Clifton is comprehensive and is embedded through:

a progressive ‘Digital Literacy’ curriculum that is taught in every year group in the Spring term (to coincide with National Safer Internet Day);
full staff training, delivered annually (or more often if appropriate), as possible risks from new technologies arise;
an Acceptable Use Policy signed by all users;
forensic software (Policy Central) to monitor acceptable use;
parent workshops and training delivered annually;
information on Online Safety and report abuse buttons on our school website;
our Safer Internet Policy which is updated annually.

This approach aims to create a managed system in school, where pupils are fully aware of the risks, including cyber-bullying, and actively try to prevent them from occurring. They understand very clearly what constitutes unsafe situations and are highly aware of how to keep themselves and others safe using the school Turn off and Tell and SMART rules.

Useful Websites

The following websites are useful for further guidance and support:

BBC Own It - advice for children on online safety.
Child Protection Company: eSafety Course for Parents - by taking the Parent eSafety course, you can work with your child to keep them safe on the internet and learn more about eSafety yourself as a parent.
Childnet International - for primary children.
Childnet International - for teachers and professionals.
Facebook Safety Centre - guides to Facebook settings.
GetNetWise
Internet Matters - a guide to help you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
Internet Watch Foundation - the UK Hotline for reporting criminal online content.
Parent Info: Digital resilience - a parent's guide
Parent Info: Snapchat - a parent's guide
Parent Info: how to tell if your child is addicted to tech
Parent Info: Pokemon Go - a parent's guide
Report Online Terrorist Material (gov.uk) - report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you've found on the internet. Your report will be treated anonymously.
ThinkUKnow - learning resource for children.
Transl8it
UK Safer Internet Centre: Parental Controls - how to set up parental controls offered by your home ISP.

CEOP

CEOP is the main UK agency for keeping children safe online and has a wealth of information for parents and staff. Children are trained in school to recognise the click CEOP button (below), which they can use to report anything online that they feel is inappropriate. Within school, we have staff trained through this agency who can offer help and advice to parents.

Childline

Childline is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. During the Autumn term, workshops are run in years 4 to 6 which make children aware of this service. Children can ring to talk to counsellors for help, including that any issues that may arise online. Calls are free on 0800 1111.

Think U Know

This site aims to make online parenting simple. Here you will find practical tips and simple guidance.

ChildNet

Whether you're puzzled by parental controls or would like to know more about gaming, this website can help. On this site you'll find a whole host of useful ways to keep your child safe.

Useful Documents

Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying (DfE)
A Parent's Guide to Facebook
Child Safety on YouTube
Facebook Checklist
How to set up Facebook Privacy Controls
How to set up Parental Controls on the Xbox 360 (Microsoft)
How to set up Google Safe Search
How to set up YouTube Safety Mode
Inspecting E-Safety in Schools (Ofsted)
Keeping up with Children on the Internet (Childnet International)
Keeping Your Child Safe Online at Home
Online Gaming: An Introduction for Parents and Carers (Childnet International)

Technical Advice for Parents

Make a family agreement

Take time as a family to make some key decisions, such as:

Time limits; these may vary for children of different ages.
What information can be shared online: SMART
What to do if help is needed: Turn Off and Tell
Where computers can be used: this is always best in communal rooms rather than in bedrooms.
Which websites can be accessed.