Technology is a big part of everyday life. At Village Primary, our main priority is making sure children know how to use it safely.
We want our children to be confident, sensible and responsible when they are online. That means understanding how to stay safe, how to be kind to others, and how to make good choices.
We teach children:
- How to stay safe when using the internet
- What to do if something online makes them feel worried or upset
- How to spot information that may not be true
- How to use technology to create and learn — not just scroll and watch
The online world can be exciting, but it can also be confusing. We help children learn how to think carefully about what they see and hear, so they can make safe and smart decisions.
We believe working together with parents is really important. If you ever have concerns about your child’s online safety, please speak to us — we are here to help.
There are a range of online resources where you can find out more about keeping children safe – take a look at the attached poster and underneath you will find some useful links to find further information (click on each one to go to the website).
Safer Internet – Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online
NSPCC Online Safety – It can be hard to know how to talk to your child about online safety. From setting up parental controls to advice on sexting, online games and video apps, we can help you to understand the risks and keep your child safe.
Think U Know – Internet safety advice with links to CEOP (the Child Exploration and Online Protection Centre).
Childnet – On this website you will find all the information you need to keep your child safe online.
National Online Safety – a range of guides to support you in a range of apps, gadgets and devices.
We also have a range of guides you can download below from the National Online Safety site to support you in keeping our children safe.
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For the sixth year running Village Primary School has been award the National College Online Safety award. Take a look at the downloads below to read our most recent press release.