The online world is an exciting place for young people to explore, with unprecedented opportunities for learning and creativity. However, just like the real world there are risks and dangers they should be aware of, and which we can act to protect them from. Although the academy teaches students e-safety as part of the curriculum, it is vital that parents are aware of the risks too, and what they can do to develop a culture of e-safety in the home.
This page has some helpful resources for parents that will enable you to help your child stay safe online. If you have any concerns about your child’s e-safety, there is always someone at the Academy who is available to talk to you. Simply call the academy and ask for our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Warr, or speak to any member of staff.
Think You Know
Think You Know is created by the police for parents of children. It contains useful information about:
- What children are doing online.
- How to talk to children about what they are doing online.
- What risks your child might face.
- What tools are there to help them stay safe.
On this website you will find excellent resources and videos that you can watch with your child as well as helpful parent guides, including Parents Guide to E-Safety.
Other Useful Resources
- Parent guide for Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and TikTok
- Childnet Online Resources
- Online Safety Tips for Children
- 9 Top Tips to Get Smart about Children’s Devices
- UKCIS Education for a Connected World
- Childnet – Visit the ‘Know It All’ Section for an interactive guide about online safety.
- Get Safe Online – Free up-to-date security advice.
- Cyber Mentors – Online support for children.
- CEOP – Website of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre.
- BBC – Guidance about how to make the most of being online while staying safe.
- Share Aware – NSPCC ‘Share Aware’ campaign which provides straightforward advice to parents on how to keep their 8-12-year-olds safe on social networks
- E-Safety – An e-safety presentation from Childnet.
- Safeguarding resources – resources for professionals working in the area of safeguarding with children and young people, but may also be of interest to parents.
- Coram Voice – Coram Voice is for any child in care, leaving care, or who has a social worker or needs one. Coram Voice can tell you about your rights, make sure you get the help you need and get your voice heard. You can also call their Advocacy Helpline 0808 800 5792. Download the Get Your Voice Heard leaflet.
In addition, please find links below to useful parent guides.
BCP Online Safety – Support for Parents
Staying Safe Online – Advice for Parents
Dorset Police – Child Online Safety