“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world” (John 4:1).
Keeping your child safe online: A Guide for Parents & Carers
As a caring Catholic community, the support of each individual is our highest priority. St Anne’s aims to create and maintain a safe learning environment where all children feel safe, happy, secure and valued and know they will be listened to and taken seriously. We are here to serve your children. Our school is committed to the principles of the Every Child Matters Agenda and implements policies, practices, and procedures that promote safeguarding and well-being.
The internet can be an inspiring and positive place which holds a wealth of resources to enable young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a variety of different ways. It is always changing and being able to keep up to date with your child’s use of technology can be a challenge. You may feel that your child has better technical skills than you do; however, they still need advice, guidance, and protection in the appropriate use of the internet, mobile phones, and other devices. We ask that you read and agree to our Acceptable Use Policy for students and contact us should you have any queries or concerns about your child using IT at school.
Some new advice for parents and carers on cyberbullying that has been released from the DfE can be found here.
E-Safety Organisations:
UK Safer Internet Centre
Internet Parental Controls
The NSPCC
Offers advice for parents about keeping your child safe when using the internet, social networking websites, and online gaming. Their new campaign ‘Share Aware’ guidance to parents can be found here.
- Online Safety Checklists
- Online safety: what parents need to know
- How to help your child stay safe online
- Cyberbullying: Advice for parents about bullying online and through social networking websites or mobile phones
CEOP – Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre
As your child grows and becomes more independent, it is only natural that they take this independence online. In our teenage years we explore, try new things and sometimes push boundaries and take risks, this is an essential part of growing up.
With all of the potential that the online world and new technology offers, young people now have access to huge opportunities. They use technology to express themselves, explore, and be creative; it has changed the way they communicate.
The internet has changed all of our lives, and your child has grown up during this change. Whether you’re a technophobe or a technophile, it’s still likely that you’ll be playing catch-up with the way your child is using the internet. You might wonder whether what they are doing is safe, and you might also be thinking how can I be as good a parent online as I am offline? This site aims to make online parenting simple. Click here for further information.
Childnet International
Is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
Parents and Carers
It provides all the information you need to keep your child safe online. On this site, you’ll find a whole host of useful ways to keep your child safe. Click here for further information.
Young People
The internet is a place to connect with others, to be creative and to discover new things. In the Childnet Hub, you’ll find top tips, competitions, blogs and advice to help you to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively. Click here for further information.
Tips for Parents