Safer Internet Day
E-Safety & Safer Internet Day
At Thomasson Memorial we try to embed E-safety across our curriculum. We reference E-safety regularly at a level that befits the ability of each group and how they use digital devices and the internet.
Useful online safety guidelines to discuss with your child
- Maintain an open dialogue with your child
- Create a family agreement to establish your children’s boundaries and your expectations
- Give your child strategies to deal with any online content that they are not comfortable with
- Consider using filtering software to block unwanted content.
- Explain the dangers of posting content and the trail that can be left behind.
- Understand the law by familiarising yourself with the age ratings for games and apps
- Familiarise yourself with the privacy settings and reporting features
- Encourage them never to divulge any personal information such as age, address or contact details to anyone online.
- Encourage your children to use nicknames (where possible) instead of their full name online and create strong passwords for every account
Useful websites for more information:
www.saferinternet.org.uk
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/mobile-health-check-for-kids-smartphones-and-tablets
A video and information to keep phones and tablets safe for children to use
Useful E-Safety Guides for Popular Gaming and Social Media Sites
Digital Lives Discussion Guides