Online Safety

E-Safety Guidance for Pupils

^{You can use your computer, mobile phone or tablet for lots of fun things and to make lots of new friends from all over the world!

This section of our website will provide you with links to really useful advice on how to be careful when you use the internet and some great tips to keep safe.

If you are worried about anything you see online or people are asking you questions about where you live or saying nasty things to you please speak to your

parents, carers, teacher, school council or follow any of the links below for help and advice.}

What is E-Safety?

^{E-Safety means electronic safety.}^{E-Safety is important because it helps to keep us safe so they can enjoy, explore and have fun when using technology!}

Some online dangers include:

^{Cyberbullying – Some people can be mean to us and can do and say unkind things to us.}
^{Strangers - Some people online can lie and pretend to be our friends.}
^{They might ask for personal information about ourselves}
^{Online Material - Some things online are not suitable for us to see.}

If people online are mean or worry you?

^{Tell an adult you trust straight away.}
^{Try to stay calm.}
^{Report anything that worries you.}
^{Try to ignore the person.}
^{Block and delete the person,emails and messages.}
^{Keep all messages for evidence}

What do The Willows to respond to E-safety issues?

^{We take online safety seriously.}
^{We listen to the children involved and offer support.}
^{We investigate and look at evidence.}
^{We make sure children understand the consequences of their actions.}
^{We contact parents or carers.}

^{Safer Internet Day}

Useful resources and links

	A comprehensive web resource with a wide array of tips and advice on how to navigate the online world with your child. Some of their guidance we attach below but you can find even more by visiting the link.
	Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Since 2006, it aims to ensure that everyone has access to this practical information – children, young people, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them.
	National Online Safety's mission is to make the internet a safer place for children. They aim to do this by equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise. The link above provides up to date information about a wide variety of social media apps and platforms your child might be using.
	The NSPCC are the first to admit that the internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe? That’s where the NSPCC come in. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, their tools and advice will help you keep your child safe. They also are running workshops to help you have the right conversations with your children. The NSPCC even have a free helpline to give you personal advice whenever you need it. They have free parent posters and guides on Common Apps children are using for your information available on their website.
	Childnet International is a registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people. Packed with resources it is a great resource for parents.
	Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) is part of the National Crime Agency and their website can be used to report if you are worried about online abuse or the way someone is communicating online.
	The BBC have a website and app called Own It. The website has a lot of content for children to help them navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most.
	SafeToNet is technology that educates children “in-the-moment” as they use their device. It is a safeguarding assistant that helps them become responsible and safe digital citizens. Its power lies in a smart keyboard that detects risks in real-time. It steers children away from trouble by filtering harmful outgoing messages before they can be sent and any damage can be done.

Keeping Safe Online

Keeping safe online is important for all age groups and a great starting point is knowing how much screen time is safe for your child. Internet matters.org have provided some great advice for parents to understand how much screen time is fair as well as a fantastic checklist to help parents understand where to start when using tablets and computers.

A guide to Apps & Social Media

The number of apps and social media channels your child could be exposed to grow all the time, as does an app's functionality. We recommend you visit Net Aware to read the latest and most current advice on over 70 apps to ensure you know what they do, how you can limit their features as well as recommended age restrictions.

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/

The apps included are:

Fortnite
Instagram
Snapchat
YouTube
Minecraft
Clash of Clans & Clash Royale
Kik
Friv
Dubsmash
Wink
YOLO
TikTok
And many, many more

Resources for children to use

Below are some links that children themselves can access for help when navigating the tricky subject of online safety, E-safety is rooted in our computing curriculum with a focus on ‘Be SMART online' in KS1 and ‘Be Internet Legends’ in KS2.

Key Stage 1

At Willows we encourage children to follow the SMART rules online:

Key Stage 2

Be Internet Legends KS2

Help your child become a smarter, safer and happier explorer of the online world. Created in partnership with Google and Parent Zone, the programme is empowering families to make the most of the internet by helping them become confident digital citizens.

Be Internet Legends programme

Here, you'll find lots of simple ways to reinforce the important online safety lessons your child has been learning in school.