Online Safety

An introduction to Online Safety

Many of our students love their smartphones, gaming, social networking and using the Internet. These technologies are wonderful innovations and can be the source of almost unlimited information. Many of us find it almost impossible to live without them in some way or another. If used properly, these technologies both entertain us and make our lives easier. The downside, however, is the very nature of the "unlimited information" side of the Internet therefore making it a very dangerous place if access is not managed properly. Please find below links to websites which gives plenty of information to help you and your family avoid accessing anything which may put you or your child at risk. Useful links: CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection command Online Safety Advice From the NSPCC esafety-adviser Safer Internet Centre Here at LSA, Online safety is embedded in our school curriculum. This includes Computing, Personal Development and assemblies. We also have a group of students who are online ambassadors. I meet with these students regularly and they help to convey online safety messages to their peers and support developments in this area. We encourage you to talk with your son or daughter about the potential danger of the Internet. Ask if they have an account with, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, or similar Web sites. Many online games, popular with younger children also have the facility for ‘live chat’ which is a worry. Do to this I have written a guide to the most popular apps used by teens to help provide you with information to help promote healthy online use. You can find a link to this below. Online safety Guide Online Safety Guide Updated: 19/06/2024 1.41 MB If you have any concerns in regards to online safety, please get in touch. I can be reached on karen.hagenaars@lythamhigh.org We encourage young people, in upsetting situations regarding social media, the following: Tell an Adult Don't delete messages until shared with an adult Don't respond Mrs Hagenaars - Leader For Online Safety
Online Safety Letter Andrew Tate Updated: 29/09/2023 946 KB

Useful documents Our Online Safety related policies can be viewed here: LSA Online Safety Documents Online Safety Policy Updated: 09/12/2020 Online Radicalisation Information and Support Updated: 08/09/2020 664 KB Online Safety Advice for Parents/Carers Updated: 08/09/2020 246 KB
Other useful advice and guidance for parents/carers and young people are available from these organisations. Parents/carers are recommended to access this information so that you are informed and supported in keeping your children and young people safe online.

Childnet Providing guidance on cyberbullying
ChildLine and CEOPs (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) As well as reporting any safeguarding concerns to school (and, where appropriate, to the Police), please also take and follow advice from ChildLine and CEOPs (Child exploitation and online protection command).
Commonsensemedia Provide independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents
Educateagainsthate Provides practical advice and support on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation
Government advice Protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying Security and privacy settings, blocking unsuitable content, and parental controls
Internet Matters Support for parents and carers to keep their child safe online.
Internet Matters Internetmatters has created an online hub to support parents, carers, and young people with additional learningneeds to offer tailored advice on how to connect safely online across a range of social platforms.
Lancashire Grid For Learning The Lancashire Grid for Learning provides a variety of educational resources and services to support learning.
Lancashire Safeguarding Board Staying safe online useful tips and information for parents and carers.
Let’s Talk About It Provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
London Grid for Learning Support for parents and carers to keep their child safe online.
National Online Safety How to use Zoom safely - a guide for students and parents
NetAware Information and advice to keep your child safe.
NSPCC Support for parents and carers from the NSPCCprovides advice on all aspects of a school or college’s online safety arrangements
Online Radicalisation - Parent/Carer Information and Support Online Radicalisation Online radicalisation - Parent/Carer information and support Updated: 06/05/2020 664 KB
Online Safety Advice for Parents/Carers Online Safety Advice Online safety advice for Parents/Carers Updated: 06/05/2020 246 KB
Parentzone Provides help for parents and carers on how to keep their children safe online
Parent Info Support for parents and carers to keep their child safe online.
Parents Protect Helping parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Safer recruitment consortium “guidance for safe working practice”, which may help ensure staff behaviour policies are robust and effective
Searching screening and confiscation Departmental advice for schools on searching children and confiscating items such as mobile phones
South West Grid for Learning Provides advice on all aspects of a school or college’s online safety arrangements
Stopitnow Resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online)
Think U Know Advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online.
Think U know Online blackmail - advice for young people and Parents/Carers
UK Safer Internet Centre Support for parents and carers to keep their child safe online.
Use of social media for online radicalisation A briefing note for schools on how social media is used to encourage travel to Syria and Iraq
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) - Online safety guidance if you own or manage an online platform Provides practical steps on how companies can embed safety into the design of their online platforms. It offers information on common platform features and functions (such as private messaging) and their risks, as well as steps that can be taken to manage that risk.
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) A business guide for protecting children on your online platform Provides guidance to businesses on how to protect children on their online platform. It outlines existing regulatory requirements and provides best practice advice on how to protect children’s 151 personal data, ensure content is appropriate for the age of users, ensure positive user-to-user interactions and address child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Useful PDFs from National Online Safety What Parent need to know about Chat Roulette Updated: 20/04/2021 1.72 MB What parents need to know about YUBO Updated: 20/04/2021 16.31 MB What parents need to know about We Chat Updated: 20/04/2021 3.31 MB What parents need to know about Rec room Updated: 20/04/2021 1.30 MB 7 Top Tips For Supporting Children To Express Themselves Safely Online Updated: 08/02/2021 1.92 MB What Parents/Carers need to know about WeChat Updated: 08/02/2021 3.31 MB What you need to know about fake news Updated: 08/02/2021 3.45 MB 10 Top Tips for Safer Online Shopping Updated: 08/02/2021 4.89 MB Online Safety Tips For Children With New Devices Updated: 08/02/2021 886 KB What parents need to know about Omegle Updated: 12/11/2020 436 KB Steam Online Safety Guide Updated: 08/09/2020 4.53 MB What parents need to know about Houseparty Updated: 08/09/2020 1.45 MB What Parents Need to Know About Zoom Updated: 08/09/2020 670 KB What Parents Need to Know About Disney+ Updated: 08/09/2020 3.22 MB What Parents Need to Know About Netflix Updated: 08/09/2020 934 KB What Parents Need to Know About Google Stadia Updated: 08/09/2020 1.10 MB What Parents Need to Know About Online Grooming Updated: 08/09/2020 4.41 MB What Parents Need to Know About Microsoft Teams Updated: 08/09/2020 1.12 MB What Parents Need to Know About Protecting Personal Data Updated: 08/09/2020 1.66 MB What Parents Need to Know About Oculus Quest Updated: 08/09/2020 14.16 MB What Parents Need to Know About Sexting Updated: 08/09/2020 886 KB What Parents Need to Know About Call of Duty: Warzone Updated: 08/09/2020 5.72 MB What Parents Need to Know About Loot Boxes & Skin Betting Updated: 08/09/2020 7.97 MB What Parents Need to Know About Webcams Updated: 08/09/2020 8.39 MB What Parents Need to Know About Phishing Updated: 08/09/2020 6.82 MB What Parents Need to Know About Facebook Messenger Updated: 08/09/2020 5.90 MB What Parents Need to Know About Instagram Updated: 08/09/2020 2.06 MB What Parents Need to Know About PS4 Updated: 08/09/2020 1.76 MB What Parents Need to Know About Xbox One Updated: 08/09/2020 8.32 MB What Parents Need to Know About Triller Updated: 08/09/2020 2.13 MB

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Online safety Guide

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Childnet

ChildLine and CEOPs (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command)

Commonsensemedia

Educateagainsthate

Government advice

Internet Matters

Internet Matters

Lancashire Grid For Learning

Lancashire Safeguarding Board

Let’s Talk About It

London Grid for Learning

National Online Safety

NetAware

NSPCC

Online Radicalisation - Parent/Carer Information and Support

Online Radicalisation

Online Safety Advice for Parents/Carers

Online Safety Advice

Parentzone

Parent Info

Parents Protect

Safer recruitment consortium

Searching screening and confiscation

South West Grid for Learning

Stopitnow

Think U Know

Think U know

UK Safer Internet Centre

Use of social media for online radicalisation

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) - Online safety guidance if you own or manage an online platform

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) A business guide for protecting children on your online platform

Useful PDFs from National Online Safety