Onslow Infant School are dedicated to ensuring children are kept safe at all times, including when using the Internet. At school, online safety is covered in a variety of ways through our computing curriculum. A whole school message is also shared to tell the children what to do if they see something that makes them feel uncomfortable:

If they are on a computer – turn the monitor off, if using a laptop – close the lid and if using a tablet – turn it over. The children are then told to get an adult. The NSPCC has lots of information on their website encouraging open discussion with your child at an early age:

• Explore websites and apps together – take time to talk about keeping safe.
• Talk about things they might see online which might make them feel uncomfortable. Remind your child to tell you if they see something that worries or upsets them.
• Be share aware about what is okay and what is not ok to share online.
• Take care with the information you share about your family online.

How to stay safe at home for Parents and Carers:

The Internet is an amazing resource for information and it provides a great space for children to have fun. However, sometimes things can go wrong and it is important that you and your children know what to do if you are worried or upset about something that has happened (or you have seen) on the Internet.

• The NSPCC have a great website which aims to help parents and carers understand how to keep children safe: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ 

• If you need to seek advice or report an issue then please use the CEOP link:

• The Parent Info site provides high-quality information to parents and carers regarding e-safety:

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• O2 want everyone to safely enjoy the web, and so they have created resources to help parents regularly discuss online safety with their children. This empowers families to confidently explore the digital world. Check out their online safety resources at: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/online-safety 

• Digital overload is surprisingly a common event. It refers to the sheer volume of information and interaction a person encounters. It can affect anybody, and the more dreadful fact is that children are highly susceptible.  This resource aims to raise awareness about digital overload and help parents find ways to keep their children safe.
  https://wave.airestech.com/digital-wellness/protecting-kids-from-digital-overload
   

How to stay safe at home for children:

The following websites and links are suitable for young children to learn about online safety. Please share them with your child and discuss how they can stay safe at home and school using the technology that is available to them.

• http://www.childnet.com/resources/digiducks-big-decision

• http://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin

• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/

Use a safe search engine such as http://www.kidrex.org/

KidRex is a fun and safe search for kids, by kids! KidRex searches emphasize kid-related webpages from across the entire web and are powered by Google Custom Search™ and use Google SafeSearch™ technology.