Queen's Crescent School

  1. Curriculum
  2. Curriculum
  3. Computing
  4. Online Safety

Online Safety

The internet offers children access to information, communication with their friends and opportunities for exploring the wider world.  Children get a lot of benefit from being online.  However, they should have adult supervision and good advice to make sure their experiences are happy and safe.

At Queen's Crescent School, the Computing Curriculum ensures that all children learn about an element of online safety each year.  All children from Year 1 onwards have access to the LearnAnywhere VLE, where they can practise online collaboration and communication in a safe, controlled environment.

At home, it is important that these messages are reinforced.  Here are some useful links that will provide appropriate information to help you in guiding your children to stay safe online:

NetAware

Lots of information about a wide range of social networking sites and apps - information and advice from parents, for parents

Childnet Parents' Guide

A useful website with lots of tips and information to keep your children safe online.

BBC Webwise 
A beginners guide to using the internet with interactive tutorials about all aspects of computer and internet use, getting started on social networks, privacy and safety online. 

Kidsmart - for parents 
Kidsmart is an award winning practical internet safety programme website for schools, young people, parents, and agencies, produced by the children's internet charity Childnet International. This link will take you to practical advice and support on how to help your children use the internet and new technology in safe and responsible ways.

Get Safe On-line  
General advice on safe social networking. 

ThinkUKnow - parents section
Advice from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.  Understanding the internet and what the risks are of grooming, mobiles, gaming, social networking and chat.

ChatGuide
A booklet for parents on all types of chat from instant messaging and chat rooms to mobile phones.