Top tips for parents

• Discover the Internet together.
• Have the computer/device in a family room.
• Agree with your child rules for Internet use in your home.
• Encourage your child to be careful when disclosing personal information.
• Talk about the risks associated with meeting online “friends” in person.
• Teach your child about evaluating information and being critically aware of information found online. 
• Don’t be too critical towards your child’s exploration of the Internet.
• Let your children show you what they like to do online
• Set child lock features and Google Safe Search.
• Discuss what to do if they see/watch/hear something which makes them feel uncomfortable.

Our E-Safety Leader is Mrs Loader

If a child is worried about anything that happens online they can talk to Mrs Loader or to any of their trusted adults at school.

Parents/Carers are also welcome to get in touch with any member of staff for advice or support.

Children and parents/carers can also:

Contact Childline on line by clicking the button below, or call on 0800 111(under 18s) or 0808 8005000 (adults).

 

 

 

Hillcrest Primary School is a 360 degree safe school. This means that we engage with a tool which helps us constantly improve our provision for e-safety. Click on the logo to find out about the scheme. 

Vodaphone also have some useful resources for parents:

https://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting/parents-and-carers.html

https://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting/parents-and-carers/fun-things-to-try.html