Farsley Westroyd Primary School & Nursery

Online Safety

At Farsley Westroyd Primary School & Nursery, we recognise and value the potential of the internet to enhance learning. The internet and electronic technologies are part of every child’s life. They can be exciting, engaging and can significantly improve children’s knowledge and understanding of many aspects both within school and at home. We aim to teach all pupils to use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Please find below further guidance relating to various hardware and software linked to children and being safe online:

Leeds Online Safety Campaign

As you may be aware, The NSPCC is currently leading a multi-agency online safety campaign in the city, with the aim of supporting professionals, parents and carers to keep children safe online. A key element of this campaign is equipping adults to feel more confident in talking about online safety with the children they know and work with, so children know that they can always talk to someone about anything that is worrying them.

We know that there is a real need to talk regularly and positively with the children in our lives about their online experiences. The internet is a great resource, but it wasn’t designed with children in mind.

Together, we can help ensure children stay safe online. That's why we've teamed up with NSPCC in Leeds to develop an online safety campaign. Encouraging parents and professionals to have regular, positive conversations with the young people in their lives, so children can feel supported and able to share if anything worries or upsets them online.

For more information visit the Leeds Online Safety Campaign page here: https://wearechildfriendlyleeds.com/2024/06/12/leeds-online-safety-campaign-with-nspcc/

Check back here each week to see the latest information!

16.12.24 Tips for speaking to your child

There’s lots of benefits to children being online, but it’s normal to be worried about your child going online. If you have concerns about what your child is seeing, sharing or who they're speaking to online, here are the NSPCC’s top tips for how to speak to them about it:

👉 Try to remain calm and balanced – be curious, not furious.
👉 Be positive, but honest about anything you’re worried about.
👉 Ask if they’re worried about anything and let them know they can come to you or another safe adult.
For more information visit the NSPCC Online Safety Hub here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/ #NSPCCParenting

09.12.24 Tips for speaking to your child

02.12.24 Online Safety Quiz

How much does your child know about staying safe online? Test their knowledge and start a conversation with The NSPCC’s online safety quiz! 👉 bit.ly/3ZUdW28

25.11.24 Discussion

Children gain a lot from being online, but there are risks too. Discuss these with your child:
🔹 What are they seeing?
🔹 Who are they talking to?
🔹 Has their behaviour changed?

18.11.24 Talking

There are many benefits to children being online, such as socialising, accessing information and support, getting creative and lots more! But there are also potential risks. Consider these things when you talk with your child about what they're doing online:
🔹 What are they seeing? Whether it’s a game, an app or YouTube – have they seen any inappropriate content, and if so, how did it make them feel?
🔹 Who are they talking to? Ask about the friends they’re playing or communicating with. Do they talk to people they haven't met in real life?
🔹 Has their behaviour changed? What’s their behaviour when using apps or playing games? Do they feel anxious? Or when they lose a game, do they feel angry?

Online Safety - Social Media & Gaming

Computers and Consoles

Getting Screen Time Balance:

Screen time can offer children opportunities to learn and develop new skills at a touch of a button but like anything, too much of it can have a negative effect on their well-being.

As children get older and become more independent, finding the right balance for children can be challenging but the key is to think about it early on and set some clear boundaries around online use.

Please see the guidelines below from 'internetmatters.org' for further information on the advice that they have for parents and children alike.

Useful websites for advice, training and guidance:

Parent Info

Parent Info has been set up as a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP. Parent Info provides support and advice to parents/carers, with contributions from the leading experts and organisations in matters relating to young people and families in a digital world. There is lots of advice for parents/carers around all things digital and how to ensure your child’s safety, resilience and health and well-being in the digital arena.

Child Exploitation Online Protection command (CEOP)

CEOP aims to protect children from harm online and offline. The Safety Centre provides a wealth of advice and help for parents in how to stay safe online, including age appropriate activities for children. There is also a facility for parents and children to report any inappropriate online activity directly to CEOP.

Thinkuknow

Thinkuknow is the education portal from CEOP (Child Exploitation Online Protection agency website). It provides guidance and information for adults and children, including games and activities for children to do. Find out the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.

Childnet International

Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. The Parents/Carers section provides lots of guidance and advice about all aspects of how to keep your child safe online.

Parent's Guide to Technology

Parents’ Guide to Technology a guide to some of the most popular devices, highlighting the safety tools available and empowering parents with the knowledge they need to support their children to use these technologies safely and responsibly.

' Who is your child talking to online '

Social Media - Step-by-step guide to reporting bullying and harassment online