Children at Thurnham Glasson C of E Primary School have access to a range of online materials that enrich and extend teaching and learning opportunities. The benefits to teaching and learning are many and varied.

Children will be given clear objectives for internet use and will access material under guidance from their class teacher. Teachers and support staff will supervise pupils and take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users only access material appropriate to their learning.

Children are taught to use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private. Children are taught to identify where to go for help and support, and when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Children are taught to be careful when they are using the internet. They know it can help them to keep in touch with their friends and help their education – but it can also cause harm – to themselves and to others.

They know that help is always available at school if they are having any problems online and should not be afraid to talk to their teacher or another adult at school.

Helpful links for children

If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:

Tips for staying safe online:

· Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.

· Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.

Helpful Links for Parents & Carers

www.lancashiresafeguarding.org.uk/online-safeguarding/parents-and-carers.aspx

www.childnet.com/resources/looking-for-kidsmart

www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers

www.vodafone.com/our-purpose/operating-responsibly/child-online-safety