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!
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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