Stay Safe Online



Pupils interact with the internet and other communications technologies such as mobile phones on a daily basis and experience a wide range of opportunities, attitudes and situations. The exchange of ideas and social interaction are both greatly beneficial but can occasionally place young people in danger. In school, we teach the children to 'surf safely' and be aware of the information they give, whether it be whilst chatting on MSN or uploading information to their website. The idea is not to stop the children from using the internet but to teach them how to do this safely. Please visit some of the following websites to help you to be aware of some of the issues and teach your child to be safe.

Download Barnston Primary E Safety Rules for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Being SMART online is the core message for children to help them stay safe online.
www.kidsmart.org.uk/beingsmart

The Know IT All website is designed specifically for parents and children. It aims to reduce the gap in parents' awareness in what their child is able to do online. There are a range of resources and online activities for children to do.

www.childnet-int.org/kia/parents

Kidsmart is a fun and interactive website designed for children and parents. It gives advice about using a range of technologies from downloading music to chatting online.

www.kidsmart.org.uk

The Think U Know website is particularly good for younger children. It aims to provide information through videos and interactive games. There is also a feature that allows you to Report Abuse if your child visits a site that you feel is inappropriate.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection website features a range of advice on using new technology and how to report abuse.

www.ceop.police.uk

To download the 'Being Safe' poster as a reminder for your children click on the image above.

Childline

A counselling service for children and young people.

www.childline.org.uk

Kooth

Online advice for young people who live in Wirral.

www.kooth.com

NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Campaign information and advice. Also providers of a helpline for adults concerned about a child.

www.nspcc.org.uk