Online Safety
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
We are therefore delighted to announce that we show our commitment to protecting our pupils online by working with National Online Safety- providing resources for all parents and carers.
The resources include Parents & Carers courses (presented by Myleene Klass), online video resources and weekly guides covering a huge range of topics, including:
• Online Relationships
• Fake Profiles & Social Bots
• Online Bullying
• Online Grooming
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Sexual Harassment & Violence
• Sexting
• Live Streaming
• Online Identity
• Screen Addiction
• Online Challenges
• Overspending
• Social Media Platforms
• Online Gambling
• Radicalisation, Terrorism & Extremism
• Age Inappropriate Content
• Copyright & Ownership
• Hacking
• Fake News
• Online Fraud
• Online Reputation
• Personal Data
• Pornography
• Targeted Adverts & Pop-Ups
• The Dark Web
• Games & Trends
To create your account, please follow https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/glebe-primary-school-1 and complete your details. When you’re set up, you’ll be able to set ‘Parent/Carer’ as your user type.
You can access National Online Safety online via any device- including via their brand-new smartphone app. To download the app, please go to:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/national-online-safety/id1530342372
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.nationaleducationgroup.nos
Alternatively, search for ‘National Online Safety’ in the App Store/Google Play Store.
Answers to frequently asked questions and customer service can be accessed at https://helpdesk.thenationalcollege.co.uk/helpcentre.
We hope you will find this resource useful in supporting your child’s safety online.
It is really important that everyone, both children and adults, knows how to stay safe online. Using the Internet safely and sensibly is something that we encourage all children to do during their time at Glebe.
Here are links to some useful websites where you can learn more about being safe on the Internet.
Online Safety Quiz
The Online Safety Quiz is your chance to show that you know how to be a safe Internet surfer.
Be Safe, Be Smart Online
Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information when chatting or posting online.
Guide to Internet safety and safe surfing
Find lots of information about the fun things you can do using the internet and some advice on how to stay safe when you are having fun.
Be Webwise
Know IT All is designed to help educate parents, teachers and young people about safe and positive use of the internet.
Keep your children safe: online and beyond