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    • Online Safety

    Online safety can be called 'internet safety', 'esafety' or 'web safety'. Online safety is often defined as the safe and responsible use of technology. This includes the use of the internet and also other means of communication using electronic media (eg text messages, gaming devices, email etc).

    In practice, online safety is as much about behaviour as it is electronic security.Online safety in this context is classified into three areas of risk:

    • Content: being exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material 
    • Contact: being subjected to harmful online interaction with other users 
    • Conduct: personal online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes, harm.

    Our pupils are growing up in a world of ever-changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology is a largely positive aspect of modern life, we feel it is important to be vigilant and proactive in keeping children safe online at school and at home.

    Useful Links:

    Useful websites, advice and resources you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child:

    Internet Matters:

    A comprehensive web resource with a wide array of tips and advice on how to navigate the online world with your child.

     

    		 Internet Matters

    Safer Internet:

    Advice and guidance from the UK Safer Internet Centre

     

    		 UK Safer Internet

    CEOP Education:

    An education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command providing practical information.

     

    		 CEOP Education

    CEOP Child Protection:

    Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) is part of the National Crime Agency and their website can be used to report if you are worried about online abuse or the way someone is communicating online.

     

    		 CEOP Safety Centre

    Childnet:

    Support for keeping safe online.

     

    		 Childnet

    BBC Own it:

    Resources and content for children to help them navigate online safely. 

     

    		 BBC Own it

    NSPCC:

    Resources, information and support for keeping children safe.

    		 NSPCC Online Support and Resources

    Latest Hindon School Safeguarding Newsletters:

    1. SAFEGUARDING_UPDATE_FOR_PARENTS__Oct25_.pdf
      PDF File

    Advice and Information for Parents and Carers:

    1. 12-top-tips-for-building-cyber-resilience-at-home
    2. Parents-Guide-to-Minecraft
    3. Parent's Guide to Fortnite
    4. Parents-Guide-to-TikTok
    5. Parents Guide to Group Chats