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Online Safety

The internet has become an important part of children's lives, enabling them to research school projects, communicate with friends and family, access information from around the world, play games and engage with online communities. As technology continues to develop, children's use of the internet is constantly evolving, transforming the way they learn, socialise and spend their leisure time.

Digital Literacy and Online Safety are essential aspects of helping children to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. At Padbury CE School, online safety forms an important part of our Computing and PSHE curriculum and is taught throughout every year group. Through a progressive curriculum, children learn how to stay safe online, make positive choices, recognise potential risks and know what actions to take if they encounter something that makes them feel uncomfortable, worried or unsafe.

While the internet provides many exciting opportunities, there are occasions when online activity can expose children to risks and challenging situations. For this reason, it is vital that parents, carers and school staff work together to help children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to use technology responsibly.

Children at Padbury CE School use the internet regularly to support their learning. We provide regular online safety lessons, assemblies and awareness activities to help reinforce key messages and ensure that pupils understand how to keep themselves safe in a digital world.

Outside of school, many children have access to the internet through computers, tablets, gaming devices and smartphones, often with increasing levels of independence. Whilst this provides valuable opportunities for learning and communication, it can also expose children to inappropriate content, online risks and unsuitable interactions.

We encourage parents and carers to take an active interest in their child's online life by:

  • Talking regularly about online experiences.
  • Setting appropriate parental controls and privacy settings.
  • Monitoring app, game and social media use.
  • Encouraging children to speak to a trusted adult if they are concerned about anything they see or experience online.
  • Promoting respectful and responsible online behaviour.

By working together, we can help our children enjoy the many benefits of the internet while remaining safe, confident and responsible digital citizens.

Need Help or Advice?

If you, or someone you know, is worried about child exploitation, online abuse or internet safety, support is available through the CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) reporting service.

Click the link below to access the CEOP reporting website and make a report or seek advice.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/

  • CEOP
    Helpful links to look at with your family.

Tips for staying safe online:

  • Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
  • Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.

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