Keeping our young people safe when using ICT and online resources is vital, given the recent rise in instances of cyberbullying, sexting, problems associated with social networking sites and the resulting impact on school work

These issues prompted us to conduct our own survey, which questioned all of our pupils about the extent and nature of the time they spend online. After considering the results we organised an internet safety evening for parents to raise awareness of some of the relevant issues and provide them with guidance and support in addressing these at home.

Resources

We have added a number of ‘how to’ guides to our Vimeo channel. These can be accessed by clicking here.

They cover the following topics:

1. How to set parental controls for Google search
2. How to set parental controls for Youtube
3. How to set restrictions on an ipad
4. Facebook privacy settings
5. Windows 7 Parental Controls – A complete tutorial
6. Funemo – Parental controls for Android devices

We have also compiled a list of useful websites that allow you to learn more about online safety and how to protect your child. These are available as a downloadable and printable document in our Parents’ Section and below for easy browsing.

Internet Safety – Parental Resources

1. Thinkuknow for Parents

2. A Parents’ guide to esafety

3. BBC Bitesize esafety

4. Parents’ Guide to Technology – Safer Internet Centre

5. Parents and carers – Childnet

6. Online safety – Stop child abuse – support the children’s …

7. BBC WebWise – Top 10 online safety tips

8. Internet Safety for Parents and Children

9. Internet Safety – Tips for Parents about Internet Safety

10. Parent & Guardians – Child Exploitation & Online …

11. Online and mobile safety | Explore | ChildLine

12. Online Safety | Safety Net Kids

13. Internet Safety for children