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Advice and Support for Parents and Carers
Our children are growing up in a completely different world to the one we knew at school. Technology has unlocked some extraordinary opportunities.
At Sneinton C of E Primary School, we want to equip children with the skills they need to access these opportunities.This booklet will enable you to support the children in your care to be safe online, so they can access these exciting opportunities and enhance their learning.
We now have many iPads across school. In Foundation we have a group set which is shared for specific activities, in year 1 we have 15 to be shared, and we are extremely lucky to have one iPad each for years 2-6. We use Class Dojo to communicate with you and celebrate your child’s behaviour. We use an app called Tapestry in Early Years, and another called Showbie in years 1-6, which help us to see exactly where children need help with their learning and track their progress as well as sharing amazing multimedia content that wouldn't be possible with just a paper book!
We now have many iPads across school. In Foundation we have a group set which is shared for specific activities, in year 1 we have 15 to be shared, and we are extremely lucky to have one iPad each for years 2-6. We use Class Dojo to communicate with you and celebrate your child’s behaviour. We use an app called Tapestry in Early Years, and another called Showbie in years 1-6, which help us to see exactly where children need help with their learning and track their progress as well as sharing amazing multimedia content that wouldn't be possible with just a paper book!
We believe in the power of technology to equip our children with skills for life in the digital age.
At Sneinton C of E Primary School, we want to equip children with the skills they need to access these opportunities.This booklet will enable you to support the children in your care to be safe online, so they can access these exciting opportunities and enhance their learning.
We now have many iPads across school. In Foundation we have a group set which is shared for specific activities, in year 1 we have 15 to be shared, and we are extremely lucky to have one iPad each for years 2-6. We use Class Dojo to communicate with you and celebrate your child’s behaviour. We use an app called Tapestry in Early Years, and another called Showbie in years 1-6, which help us to see exactly where children need help with their learning and track their progress as well as sharing amazing multimedia content that wouldn't be possible with just a paper book!
We now have many iPads across school. In Foundation we have a group set which is shared for specific activities, in year 1 we have 15 to be shared, and we are extremely lucky to have one iPad each for years 2-6. We use Class Dojo to communicate with you and celebrate your child’s behaviour. We use an app called Tapestry in Early Years, and another called Showbie in years 1-6, which help us to see exactly where children need help with their learning and track their progress as well as sharing amazing multimedia content that wouldn't be possible with just a paper book!
We believe in the power of technology to equip our children with skills for life in the digital age.
Most people would agree that crossing the road can be dangerous. We don’t, however, stop our children from doing this; we teach them how to do it safely. In the same way, using the internet can be risky. We want to make sure children at our school know how to stay safe online, making the most of the technology at their fingertips.
Parents and carers have responsibility at home for making sure their children are safe online. Here are some things you can do:
1. Talk to your child about the risks. On the next page are some guidelines for what to talk to them about.
2. Stay calm. If you feel your child is at risk, don't overreact. We are here to help you; come and talk to us about what you've noticed, and we will do our best to support you.
3. Put boundaries in place. Set a time limit for how long your child can be on their computer/phone, and stick to them.
4. Make sure you know what your child is accessing, and that they are doing it safely. There are lots of apps available which can help you to view your child's web browsing history, as well as ways to connect your tech and theirs.
5. Come to a workshop at school. We will give you some advice about how best to stay safe online at home.
1. Talk to your child about the risks. On the next page are some guidelines for what to talk to them about.
2. Stay calm. If you feel your child is at risk, don't overreact. We are here to help you; come and talk to us about what you've noticed, and we will do our best to support you.
3. Put boundaries in place. Set a time limit for how long your child can be on their computer/phone, and stick to them.
4. Make sure you know what your child is accessing, and that they are doing it safely. There are lots of apps available which can help you to view your child's web browsing history, as well as ways to connect your tech and theirs.
5. Come to a workshop at school. We will give you some advice about how best to stay safe online at home.
How can you help?
Parents and carers have responsibility at home for making sure their children are safe online. Here are some things you can do:
1. Talk to your child about the risks. On the next page are some guidelines for what to talk to them about.
2. Stay calm. If you feel your child is at risk, don't overreact. We are here to help you; come and talk to us about what you've noticed, and we will do our best to support you.
3. Put boundaries in place. Set a time limit for how long your child can be on their computer/phone, and stick to them.
4. Make sure you know what your child is accessing, and that they are doing it safely. There are lots of apps available which can help you to view your child's web browsing history, as well as ways to connect your tech and theirs.
5. Come to a workshop at school. We will give you some advice about how best to stay safe online at home.
1. Talk to your child about the risks. On the next page are some guidelines for what to talk to them about.
2. Stay calm. If you feel your child is at risk, don't overreact. We are here to help you; come and talk to us about what you've noticed, and we will do our best to support you.
3. Put boundaries in place. Set a time limit for how long your child can be on their computer/phone, and stick to them.
4. Make sure you know what your child is accessing, and that they are doing it safely. There are lots of apps available which can help you to view your child's web browsing history, as well as ways to connect your tech and theirs.
5. Come to a workshop at school. We will give you some advice about how best to stay safe online at home.
Use these guidelines to talk about safety at home online with your child:
If anything online makes you worried or afraid, tell an adult you trust straight away.
Be respectful and kind online. (see next page for information on Cyberbullying)
Be aware that anything you share can be seen by others.
Make sure you ask permission before uploading pictures of other people.
NEVER arrange to meet anyone on your own. Make sure a trusted adult is with you.
NEVER give out personal information about yourself, friends or family online that lets people find out anything about you.
Know the danger signs that someone is trying to ‘groom’ you.
Be respectful and kind online. (see next page for information on Cyberbullying)
Be aware that anything you share can be seen by others.
Make sure you ask permission before uploading pictures of other people.
NEVER arrange to meet anyone on your own. Make sure a trusted adult is with you.
NEVER give out personal information about yourself, friends or family online that lets people find out anything about you.
Know the danger signs that someone is trying to ‘groom’ you.
Be careful about pop-ups that say “you have won” something! This is usually a scam.
Be careful what you click on. If it looks a bit strange, it probably is!
Not everything online is true. If in doubt, check it out with a teacher.
Only use a webcam with people you would actually see in real life.
Remember that computer games are played in a fantasy world, but people are real.
Only message, chat with or e-mail people you know and trust in the ‘real’ world.
Only use a nickname that you can't tell is you when gaming.
Don't share any passwords and make sure they can't be easily guessed.
Think carefully about where you go online. Use websites recommended by teachers.
When you are old enough to use social networking sites (usually 13+), know how to set your profile and location to private and how to block and report people.
If you think it’s serious, report it to CEOP https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Be careful what you click on. If it looks a bit strange, it probably is!
Not everything online is true. If in doubt, check it out with a teacher.
Only use a webcam with people you would actually see in real life.
Remember that computer games are played in a fantasy world, but people are real.
Only message, chat with or e-mail people you know and trust in the ‘real’ world.
Only use a nickname that you can't tell is you when gaming.
Don't share any passwords and make sure they can't be easily guessed.
Think carefully about where you go online. Use websites recommended by teachers.
When you are old enough to use social networking sites (usually 13+), know how to set your profile and location to private and how to block and report people.
If you think it’s serious, report it to CEOP https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/