Online safety
Use the CEOP report button if you ever feel that your child could be in danger or feeling threatened online and keep any evidence your have.
We value computing greatly within our school and provide the children with a range of experiences to aid their learning. As part of this, want our children to Be SMART online. The Internet is an invaluable resource which enables us to gain knowledge, develop skills, create relationships and have fun. However, in an ever-changing world, it is vital that children are provided with the knowledge and skills to use the Internet safely and appropriately.
At Dubmire, we are committed to keeping children safe when using the Internet. To do this, we take endeavour to take every opportunity to promote Online Safety including having Online safety pupil agreements which the children sign; taking part in Safer Internet Day; displaying key safety information across the school; and equipping our children with the latest safety information during lessons and in assemblies.
However, in many cases, most of a child’s Internet usage happens away from school. Therefore, we feel it is important that parents and carers are equipped with key information which could keep themselves and their children safe online. Here is some useful information for setting up Internet filtering and parental controls https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers/parental-controls-offered-your-home-internet-provider
Our Online Safety pupil agreements
Updates:
Pixel Privacy have recently published a guide related to the issue of ‘doxxing’ which is a type of cyberbullying/online abuse that is becoming more common - particularly in online gaming.
Please read the link for more details - https://pixelprivacy.com/vpn/what-is-doxxing/
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The following websites are constantly updating their content including blogs, online guides, newsletters and much more.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/parent-online-support-pack-teachers/
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As part of their 'ThinkUknow' programme, CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection command) have produced a set of resources called #LiveSkills. It is a package of resources for 8 to 18s that focus on the features of live streaming and the specific risks young people can face.
Thinkuknow parents and carers website: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents
Parents and carers can find guidance on talking to their child about sex, relationships and the internet, and advice on how to support their child if they are a victim of online grooming and sexual abuse.
Nude Selfies: what parents and carers need to know: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/nude-selfies/
Four animated films offer parents and carers advice on how to keep their children safe from the risks associated with the sharing of nude and nearly nude images.
Online Safety At Home:
Activity Packs: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/
Video Guides: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/presentations-for-parents/
Simple, 15-minute activity packs suitable for home learning. Activity pack content covers a range of age appropriate online safety themes. Accompanying video guides for parents and carers provide advice and practical safety information on topics such as sharing images, live streaming and gaming.
Computing vocabulary and jargon
As technology develops so does the minefield of new terms, names and acronyms. Vodafone Digital Parenting have produced a glossary and jargonbuster which may help you keep up with the latest terminology.
Safer searching
Please note that no search engine is ever 100% safe but provided is advise for safer searching and some links to “safer” search engines:
Google provides a safer search option for children searching on the Internet. You can find out how to do this by downloading instructions here
Kidsmart.org.uk also offer some excellent advice on safer searching.
Research searching
Image searching
Video streaming
Social media, gaming and sharing
More and more, children are using the Internet for sharing photos and video, gaming and communication. You’ve probably all heard of Facebook, Instagram WhatsApp and Fortnite but what about Google Hangouts, Kik and Yubo? NetAware provide a range of helpful guides about social media, gaming and communication apps and websites which children are using.
More information on keep children safe when gaming can be found by clicking the links below:
Apple IOS (I-Phone and tablets) - parental controls
Google Play (Android phones and tablets) - parental controls
PlayStation - How to set parental controls and spending limits on PS4
PlayStation - parental control
The NSPCC and O2 have teamed up with the aim of making us more aware when using the Internet. The Share Aware section of the website includes videos, guides, tips and support for keeping children safe online.
Useful links
Click on the links below to access other websites which include a wealth of resources and support to help make the Internet a safer place.
Links for children
Think you know - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
The Cyber Cafe (cyber safety for 8-10 yr olds) - http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/
Hector's World (cyber safety for 5-7 yr olds) - http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7
UK Safer Internet Centre - https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
KidSmart - http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/
CBBC OwnIt - https://www.bbc.com/ownit
BBC Webwise - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/topics/safety-and-privacy/
Newsround - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13908828
Click Clever, Click Safe - Gives you a guide to help you enjoy the internet safely
CyberMentors - CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online
Links for parents
NetAware - https://www.net-aware.org.uk/news/?
Internet matters - https://www.internetmatters.org/
CEOP - https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Childnet International - https://www.childnet.com/
Parent info - https://parentinfo.org/articles/all
NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Vodafone digital parenting - https://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting.html#
Vodaphone parenting magazine - https://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting/parents-and-carers/digital-parenting-magazine.html
CEOP - http://www.ceop.police.uk/
Internet Watch Foundation - https://www.iwf.org.uk/
NSPCCChild Exploitation and Online Protection Centre - Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of childre
Childnet - Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for childreN
Digizen.org - The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is
Kidscape - Parenting - Cyber Bullying and Online Safety
How to protect your children on their smartphones - https://www.tigermobiles.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-children-on-their-smartphone/
