Internet Safety
Long Itchington C of E Academy is a registered supporter of Safer Internet Day and
e-safety is a key part of our computing and PSHE curriculum. Our coverage of key issues in our e-safety curriculum ensures that our pupils are responsible users of digital media, know how to keep themselves safe online and know where to go to if they need help or support with anything that worries them.
The resources below give a wide range of advice and information about how to keep your child safe online and ways to start a positive family conversation at home around safe and responsible internet use.
Childnet
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
http://www.childnet.com
Internet Matters
This website offers help for parents on how to keep their children safe online. It is run in partnership with all of the big internet service providers, including BT, Sky and Virgin.
https://www.internetmatters.org
Pawsexplore
Pawsexplore is a safe search website that limits all searches to the most stringent security checks. For use at home or in school, children can join the fun characters of Kelly and Robbie in their hunt for information!
Social Media Video
This light hearted video demonstrates how social media behaviour would work in person look in person, brings it all into perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDycZH0CA4I
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is also from CEOP but has areas aimed at different age ranges using videos and top tips to make learning about internet safety fun.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre contains online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Specifically they have information on staying safe when using social network and similar sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube etc, these guides can be accessed here:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/social-media-guides
Be Internet Legends - Interland Game
Be Internet Legends empowers younger children to use the internet safely and wisely, so they can be confident explorers of the online world. Children will enjoy playing the Interland Game to navigate the different risks in the online world.
Be Internet Legends - A Program to Teach Children Internet Safety