Your child’s safety is of great importance in all aspects of their lives, both in the real and in the electronic world. Our children are surrounded by connected devices that allow access to email, Internet, SMS and much more. These are fabulous technologies. They can also present dangers.
At Harewood, we teach pupils about safe practice on the Internet. This includes information on safe searching, strangers online, using mobile phones, sharing personal information, email, webcams, gaming, chatrooms and message boards, cyber-bullying, social networking sites, video hosting sites, gaming sites and consoles.
Children learn about e-safety in all classes. Effective communication with parents is key. We use filtering systems in school and all computers are sited in publicly accessible areas. If you want to view some of the materials we will be using in school please visit the following websites:
These sites have sections for parents, teachers and children and many links to other useful resources. All the information you need is there. If you are unable to access these materials, or have any questions at all, please see your child’s class teacher.
Other useful websites are:
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:
If you feel that your child is being groomed or abused online, then use the Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) Centre’s reporting form:
http://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
THE IMPORTANT MESSAGE IS THAT PRIMARY-AGED CHILDREN CAN SPEAK TO A RESPONSIBLE ADULT IF THEY FEEL WORRIED ABOUT SOMETHING RELATED TO THE INTERNET.
For further information about family filtering for home broadband https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Primary/Tools/Parental-controls/
The resources on this page are to help pupils and parents to understand the risks and how to make devices safer to use.
It has been brought to the attention of many schools in the Leeds area that primary school children have been discussing and acting out scenes from the Netflix series Squid Game. This series has a certificate of 15 and therefore is classed as not suitable for Primary Age children. The link below gives advice and information to families about the series and other internet safety issues.
Squid Game – Information for Parents
Cyber-bullying is regularly in the media and is a complex area for schools and families to deal with. This guide for parents and families may offer additional guidance for you if you need support or other places for guidance.
Parent’s Guide to Cyberbullying
If you have any other queries or need and further support, please contact the eSafeguarding co-ordinator: Mr Ratcliffe.