Online Safety at Home - The Glapton Academy

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Message for the Children of Glapton Academy

While you are doing lots of school work at home you may be using the internet more often than
usual – if you are worried about cyber bullying or anything else on the internet please tell a grown up.

You can also report internet abuse on this website www.ceop.police.uk

Click on Make a Report on the first page.

Then click on the box saying | am under 18 years old and follow the instructions.

ONLINE SAFETY: A SHORT GUIDE FOR PARENTS

The internet can play an important part in many aspects of home learning, including teaching, learning and improving communication. However, if not used properly, it can be dangerous or harmful. This simple guide includes hints and tips for both parents and pups.

Hints & Tips for Parents

Technology Is constantly changing and young people are continually learning – keep up to date on latest developments 50 you know about the risks.
Online safety applies to all types of devices – PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, e-readers and online gaming.
As technology becomes more portable, set guidelines for where your child could/should use their device
Treat online safety in the same way as you would offline safety such as stranger danger, crossing the road etc
Setup internet security 5o children can’t access websites with adult and inappropriate content
Don’t write anything online that you wouldn’t say in person. Comments made on social media and/or public web pages/forums could reflect badly on your child
Check out our IT policies, particularly the online safety policy, and adhere o them
Cyber bullying should be treated in the same way as other forms of bullying; contact your child’s school to agree a plan for dealing with it
Be aware that “sexting’ Increasingly Involves younger children, some as young as 10
Try to estabiish a system which allows your child to talk to you about anything they feel uncomfortable about online

Things to Discuss with Children

Where itis acceptable to use your portable device? Bedroom? Lounge?
Who should you tak toifyou feel uncomfortable about something you have seen online?
E.g. parent, teacher o other responsible adult
Donftspend too long online; make sure you get some physical exercise every day
Keep passwords safe – don’t write them down and change then regularly
What personal information is it appropriate to post online?
How do you report cyber bulling? Take a screen grab of any posts 5o these can be seen at a later date if needed.
Howdo you know the peaple you are talking to online, are who you think they are?
Whatls the difference between a real I friend and an ‘online friend
It ever sensible to meet up with an online friend?

Printable Poster

The children will be familiar with the SMART rules that keep us safe online. Click on the link
above to download and print a PDF version. This can be displayed as a desktop background and
beside your child’s computer or workplace to remind them of the important rules.

Other Sources of information

The Lucy Faitful Foundation
Chid Explotation and Online Protecion Centre
NSPCC

Youtube Safety Fact Sheet

Think you Know Parents Guide

Simple Steps for Parental Controls