Our children are growing up in a world of ever changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology is a largely positive aspect of modern life, we cannot ignore the risks that can be associated.
In school we talk a lot to the children about how they can keep themselves safe online. Below are are a list of useful websites, advice and resources that you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child.
Be SMART Online
Child Safety Online: A practical guide for parents whose children are using social media. GOV. UK
Keeping Children Safe Online- NSPCC
Keeping Children Safe Online- CBeebies
Lifebabble- 8 top tips for staying safe online
We recently teamed up with Bedfordshire Police who not only came in to school to speak to the children about how they can keep themselves safe online but also ran a session for parents and carers to help them understand what they can do to protect their children when using the internet. Below is a checklist produced by Beds Police as well as some important information regarding parental controls, security and social networking.