Online Safety

The online world is rapidly developing and many of our children now have access to devices which enable them to connect to the internet, take images or video and communicate with others. While it is important not to obstruct them from developing skills from using these devices, it is essential that parents support their children in navigating the online world.

Some of the issues related to primary pupils using the internet are

• Accessing inappropriate content on the internet
• Using ‘mature’ social networking sites, such as Facebook, and connecting with individuals they don’t know
• Being cyberbullied by others on the internet
• Using technology appropriately, e.g. webcams and cameras on mobile devices
• Sharing personal information with others they don’t know on the internet
• Playing video games with adult rating, e.g. Call of Duty

Digital Leaders

The digital leaders meet on a weekly basis to work through different topic on online safety to become the school experts in being safe online. For each topic the children complete tasks to developed the leaders understanding.  After completing all activities they will be an expert in making sensible choices online. The Digital Leader will help to promote online safety throughout school running competition, assemblies and supporting children to now how to be safe when using the internet.