Westroyd Primary School & Nursery recognises 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:

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 https://parentinfo.org/

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) https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

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 https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

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 https://www.childnet.com/

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 https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers/parents-guide-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 '- please click here

​Social Media - Step-by-step guide to reporting bullying and harassment online- please click here