Digital and E-Safety
Children today live in an ever changing digital world. Although internet safety is now part of the primary curriculum, we also want to help parents improve their own understanding and keep them informed and up-to-date to ensure they are able to help keep their children safe online. Please let us know if there is any other information you've found useful that we can post here to help other parents and families.
Below is a useful Online Safety Reading books list - these books can be found at your local Library or Amazon. They are the perfect starting point for online safety conversations in our increasingly connected world!
The remarkable growth of generative AI tools like Chat GPT has opened up exciting new opportunities for young learners. Used wisely, AI can be a powerful ally in boosting creativity, learning and problem-solving skills. However, without proper guidance, young people may stumble into challenges including inaccurate information, data security risks, and a growing reliance on AI over their own critical thinking.
From setting clear usage boundaries to teaching digital hygiene and promoting independent thought, this guide offers parents and educators practical advice on the safe, positive use of AI. With the right understanding and guidance, you can ensure that generative AI becomes a positive influence, rather than a potential pitfall in young people’s digital lives.
Emojis aren’t just digital decoration — they’re often used as a coded language that young people use to express identity, humour and emotion. Without context, they can easily be misunderstood by adults, leading to confusion or missed signals. Some emojis may even mask risky behaviours or emotional struggles.
The guide below will help you to decode this ever-evolving language, empowering parents and educators to have more open, informed conversations with the children in their care. It also highlights the meaning of some common emojis and offers practical tips for staying clued-in without snooping or suspicion.
With its limitless opportunities for building, exploring and collaborating, Minecraft remains a global gaming phenomenon. Its broad appeal lies in how open-ended it is – but this also means it’s not without risk. From chatting with strangers on public servers to the grief of having a beloved creation destroyed, young players can face challenges if left unsupervised. Minecraft can also become a time sink for enthusiastic players, with late nights spent crafting and constructing, potentially impacting school and social lives. Please see guide below to help parents and educators understand how to keep young gamers safe – from choosing age-appropriate game modes to setting boundaries around screen time and spending
Zepeto is a new fast growing app blending social networking with a virtual world experience - there are minimal safety controls, anonymous chat - please read for more information .....
In today's digital world, it's increasingly common for children to form friendships with people they've never met in person. This guide offers experts advice for parents and educators on helping children navigate online friendships safely.
Below you will find some useful Parental Guides and Tip for Parents - a very good read to ensure you are up to date with information whilst your children are online.
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