E-Safety
​Guidance for Pupils

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.
• 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.

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.

Internet Safety Day

One night, Chick hops into the farmer’s house and has a browse on his computer - CLICK - soon she’s shopping online for the whole farm! But when she arranges to meet up with a friend she’s made online, she discovers all is not as it seems...

Read the story and think about these questions.

• What are the benefits of the internet?
• What do we need to be aware of when going online?
• What are some of the key dos and don’ts of using the internet?
• How can you keep yourself and others happy and safe?​

The internet is like a magician’s hat. It's full of exciting things to explore and children love it. But whilst they seem to know what they’re doing, sometimes it’s hard for parents to keep track.

The NSPCC & O2 have got lots of tips and advice. 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, which we have added below.

If you have concerns or want to find out more follow the link:

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

Other Useful links:

National Online Safety: nationalonlinesafety.com

Mumsnet: mumsnet.com

ParentPort: parentport.org.uk

The Parent Zone: theparentzone.co.uk

Childnet International: childnet.com

Vodafone Digital Parenting: vodafone.com/parents

Thinkuknow: thinkuknow.co.uk/parents

UK Safer Internet Centre: saferinternet.org.uk/parents

E- Safety Policy

E- Safety Policy

Child Exploitation and Online Protection command

Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?

Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors