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Online Safety

Here you will find sources of information and advice to help your children stay safe online.  All children are taught digital citizenship and online safety during the school year.

Safer Schools App

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools App

We have the Safer Schools App, which helps parents, carers, pupils and staff to stay up-to-date with online safety and safeguarding issues.  


It can downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. 


The letter that was emailed to parents and carers with the relevant code may be downloaded from the link below. 


There is a PowerPoint that can be viewed on our Parents > Information Presentations page. 

Click on the image above. 

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

The Home Learning Hub is a free library of resources to support parents and carers who are taking the time to help their children be safer online. Classroom-based resources have been adapted to make them easily accessible for everyone.

A brief description explains each resource, so once you are ready simply click the ‘download’ buttons.

Click the image above to go to the Home Learning Hub.

Safer Schools Home Learning Hub

Safer Schools App QR codes

Scan the relevant QR code for your mobile phone or tablet to download the Safer Schools app.

Online Safety and the Safer Schools App

Letter emailed to parents and carers,Feb 2021.

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Keeping Children Safe Whilst Gaming

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National Online Safety - Online Safety for Under 5s

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National Online Safety - Group Chats Guide

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National Online Safety - Minecraft

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How to Use Smart Speakers Safely

Online Safety Websites

Think U Know

Think U Know

Think U Know

Think U Know

 Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP ( Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre),  a command of the National Crime Agency, which protects children both online and offline. 

Parentzone

Think U Know

Think U Know

Parentzone has 'parent guides' about the most popular apps and services, giving advice about parental and privacy controls. The guides are about Instagram, Facebook, Secret Converations, Twitch, Netflix, Live streaming, Influencer marketing, Esports, Fortnite, PEGI game ratings,  Tik Tok,  Snapchat, YouTube Kids, WhatsApp, Clash of Clans, Virtual Reality, Family games, Connected toys, Pokemon Go, Social media apps, Nintendo Switch, Minecraft, Yubo, Amazon Prime and Skype. There are also guides to self-esteem, digital detoxing, peer pressure and dealing with traumatic events.  

Net Aware

Think U Know

Net Aware

Net Aware

This is the Net Aware guide to social networks that children might use. As well as the apps listed for Parentzone, there are guides on Among Us, Clash Royale, CSR Racing, Discord,  Disney Club Penguin Online, Dubsmash, Episodes, FaceTime, FIFA Football, Friv, Google Hangouts, Grand Theft Auto, Kik, Miniclip, MovieStar Planet,  Omegle, Pinterest, PopJam, Reddit, Roblox, Sarahah, Score! Hero, SoundCloud, Steam, Tumblr, Twitch, Twitter, Viber and Wattpad.

Childnet

UK Safer Internet Centre

Net Aware

Childnet

Childnet has guides about parental controls,  how to give advice to children, conversation starters, how to report problems and 'Hot Topics'.

Parent Info

UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre

 

Parent Info is a collaboration between NCA-CEOP and Parent Zone. Parent Info is a website for parents, covering all of the issues amplified by the internet. 

UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre

 Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online without needing to be an expert on the internet. Our advice and resources are here to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibility and positively. 

Bully Busters

Be Internet Legends

Be Internet Legends

Bully Busters

The website contains information and practical advice on bullying, as well as contact details for the free helpline 0800 169 6928 or you can email via the contact us form. 

A team of specially trained staff operate the confidential telephone helpline and take calls from victims, parents or from people with information about the bullying of children. As well as acting as a listening ear service, the team provides practical advice and can act as  a mediator between the organisation where the bullying is taking place and the parent/carer of the child involved.

Be Internet Legends

Be Internet Legends

Be Internet Legends

Be Internet Legends

This is  the Be Internet Legends Parents' Page — a helpful handbook full of tips and tricks for supporting your child’s digital education. 

National Online Safety

National Online Safety

National Online Safety

National Online Safety Website

 The National Online Safety website has guides for parents about a number of apps, websites and games including 'Momo', Fortnite, FIFA, Instagram, Snapchat and many others. 

Common Sense Media

National Online Safety

National Online Safety

Common Sense Media

 Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music.  

Ask About Games

National Online Safety

Internet Matters

AskAboutGames is a joint venture between the VSC Rating Board and games trade body Ukie, run with input and advice from across the games industry, to ensure their products are enjoyed by suitable audiences.


On the website you can ask questions about PEGI age ratings, find tips about safe and beneficial play and discover the best games to play yourself or with your family.

Internet Matters

Internet Matters

Internet Matters

Internet Matters

Internet Matters is a website with age-specific advice and research about online safety and other related well-being issues for parents and carers. It is  backed by the UK’s most prominent internet industry players.

CBBC Own It

Internet Matters

CBBC Own It

CBBC Own It

CBBC Own It is aimed at children to help them deal with online safety and  well-being issues.  It has real-life stories, advice from experts, fun quizzes, and videos with CBBC presenters, celebs, and star vloggers. 

Be Internet Legends - Family Activities

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Be Internet Legends Family Pledge

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Tue 8th Feb - Safer Internet Day 2022

Safer Internet Day 2022

The Safer Internet Day webpage has more information, activities and advice. Click on the image.

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Great Crosby Online Safety Policy June 2021 (pdf)

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1) Learn more and get involved - Safer Internet Day 2022 (pdf)

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2) Conversation Starters (pdf)

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3) Family Activities (pdf)

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4) Family Online Safety Plan (pdf)

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5) Organisations and Resources for Parents and Carers (pdf)

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Digital Parenting Week 11th-15th October

Parent Zone

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

Parentzone website

Parentzone is the lead charity for Digital Parenting Week 2021. It has online safety resources from Google.

We invite you to take part in this 7-day Digital Wellbeing Challenge. You can choose which day to start.


Parentzone has 'parent guides' about the most popular apps and services, giving advice about parental and privacy controls. The guides are about Instagram, Facebook, Secret Converations, Twitch, Netflix, Live streaming, Influencer marketing, Esports, Fortnite, PEGI game ratings,  Tik Tok, Snapchat, YouTube Kids, WhatsApp, Clash of Clans, Virtual Reality, Family games, Connected toys, Pokemon Go, Social media apps, Nintendo Switch, Minecraft, Yubo, Amazon Prime and Skype. There are also guides to self-esteem, digital detoxing, peer pressure and dealing with traumatic events.  

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

 The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge A simple and adaptable week of activities for you to share with families, friends and colleagues, all with a focus on digital family wellbeing – to be completed around Digital Parenting Week.  

Day #1: The Positivity Playlist

The Digital Wellbeing 7-Day Challenge

Day #1: The Positivity Playlist

 What music makes you feel good and boosts your mood? Create a playlist of everyone’s favourite happy tunes – and play them when you need a boost. 

Day #2: Share & Like

Day #4: Digital Charades

Day #1: The Positivity Playlist

Make time to discover what each member of the group/family/household likes doing online. Spend some time exploring each person’s favourite online platform – whether it’s a game, someone’s favourite streamers, or something else. 

Day #3: Breathe & Relax

Day #4: Digital Charades

Day #4: Digital Charades

Ollee Wellbeing Videos

Find some online activities that support relaxation and focus – such as guided breathing exercises or yoga classes. Could you make this part of your family’s daily routine? Younger children might enjoy calming videos from Ollee [clickthe image above]. You can find out more about Ollee, the virtual online friend for children aged 7-11, 

Ollee for Years 3 to 6

Day #4: Digital Charades

Day #4: Digital Charades

Day #4: Digital Charades

Write down your favourite apps and games on pieces of paper and each person chooses one for the family to guess. You can then talk about why you like these platforms.

Day #5: Squad Sweat-off

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

Look up a free online workout (it can be Joe Wicks – or something even more challenging) and get those endorphins going round your bodies. Maybe each family/group member could pick a new workout each week – and keep each other motivated to keep it up? 

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

 Download the activity below to consider how, individually and as a family or group, your daily online activities affect your emotions. Complete the discussion points together – and see if there are things you would like to change. For younger children, there is a printable sheet [included in your supporter’s pack] to help map out which parts of your digital lives are working well for you 

Day #7: Our Wellbeing Plan.

Day #6: How does digital make us feel?

Day #7: Our Wellbeing Plan.

 Agree some household/group expectations for digital wellbeing. This could be where you use your devices, and places off-limits. It could be to agree where you charge them. And it could be things you will change to make sure your digital wellbeing is better supported.  

How does digital make you feel?

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Government Advice

Support for parents & carers to keep children safe online

The government have updated their guidance for keeping children safe online. Click on the green button. 

Find out more

Previous Safer Internet Days

Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021

The theme for Safer Internet Day 2021 was ' An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world'. Click the image above to visit the website. The resources are can be downloaded below.

Safer Internet Day 2020

Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021

SID 2020

Use these free resources to talk to your child about online safety this Safer Internet Day. This pack includes activities, conversation starters and information to help parents and carers talk to their children about how to navigate the issue of online identity in a digital age in a safe, responsible and respectful way. 

Safer Internet Day 2020 Family Activities

Safer Internet Day 2019

Safer Internet Day 2021

Assembly for 7-11 year olds 2019

Advice and activities for parents and carers can be downloaded by clicking on the button.

Activities

Assembly for 7-11 year olds 2019

Assembly for 7-11 year olds 2019

Assembly for 7-11 year olds 2019

Children from Y5 and Y6 presented an online safety assembly to the juniors, introducing the word consent. They set a 'permission mission' challenge to select the best options for an number of scenarios where consent or permission are needed. Click on the button to download and view the PowerPoint.  

Assembly for 7-11 year olds

Assembly for 3-7 year olds 2019

Assembly for 7-11 year olds 2019

Assembly for 3-7 year olds 2019

Children from Y4 and Y5 presented an online safety assembly to the infants. The story of Zap and Zoom was all about making good choices and asking for permission before doing anything online.  Click on the button to download and view the PowerPoint.   

Assembly for 3-7 year olds

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