Online Safety
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:
Online Safety Guides
The National College's Wake Up Wednesday guides equip grownups with the confidence and practical skills to have informed and age-appropriate conversations with children about online safety, mental well-being and climate change.
There is a new poster guide for parents each week.
We pay for school membership of the National College, which means that all Hillcrest parents are entitled to free membership. Sign up here: Login | The National College (select Sign Up) and access their excellent resources, absolutely free.
We strongly recommend that parents sign up!
Click on the links below for previous poster guides on a wide range of on line safety issues.
What parents need to know about...
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