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Online safety - Information for Parents/Carers

At Waynflete Infants’ School we consider your child’s safety on the internet to be extremely important in this ever-changing world of information technology.

We are very proud to be in partnership with the National College online to stay up to date with new policies, training, social media changes, new apps and games that children are exposed to whilst being online.

As a parent/carer it is very important to understand how to keep your children safe online and what to do if you come across something unfamiliar or unsure of. 

The National College has a number of short guides and videos to look at to help navigate all of the online platforms. Every Wednesday they release a new guide to share with parents and carers called WakeUpWednesday. We have listed a few key ones below to refer to.

If you have any questions or concerns about online safety, please feel free to get in contact with our online safety lead.

Online Safety Lead: Mrs Amanda Griffiths 

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Think U Know for 5 to 7 year olds – This website is there to help you go on the internet in a safe way. It explains who to talk to if you are worried through a range of fun, engaging cartoons and provides quality resources.

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Think U Know for 8 to 10 year olds – for KS2 children this website shows you what is good and bad and explains ways you can get yourself out of a bad situation.
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CBBC Stay Safe: Advice on Internet Safety – includes interactive clips from Tracy Beaker, a Newsround Special and Dongle’s Guide to be SMART.
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Think U Know – Parents and Carers – created by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).
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BBC Webwise online safety course – this site gives advice on not only keeping your child safe, but also gives tips on what adults should be doing for themselves too.
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 GOV.UK Internet Safety – offers a lot of advice on social networking, cyber bullying, the downloading of unknown files and online line gaming. It also provides general information about keeping children safe online.
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National online safety - Information for Parents/Carers

Facebook
Minecraft
Nintendo Switch
Roblox
Internet parental guide
Online safety tips for children
Fortnite Battle Royale
Tik Tok
Sadfishing
Youtube
Smartphone online safety tips
Suggested apps for early years

Research by the UK Safer Internet Centre and Northamptonshire children safeguarding partnership

65% of young people say they would feel disconnected from the world if they couldn’t be online.
65%
67% of young people say it’s easier to learn, understand and navigate topics they’re nervous to ask about in the online space.
67%
48% of young people say being online makes them feel like their voices and actions matter.
48%
88% of young people in Northamptonshire don’t feel at risk online however a substantial number of young people do not fully understand security settings or why they are needed and some share passwords with people they have never met in person.
88%
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