Online safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Mark First and Pre-school CE Academy and is taught to all pupils, explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.
To ensure the online safety message is consistent, it is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
If you have any concerns about online safety, please speak to your child’s teacher.
Please find below many useful websites and resources to help you keep your children safe in the ever-expanding world of technology.
| E-safety Tips | Video of online safety tips for Parents 6 – 10 year olds. |
| Childnet | Parents and Carers Toolkit – Three resources that offer practical tips and advice on different aspects of keeping your child safe online. |
| Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) | Online resources for parents and activities for children to help keep them safe online. |
| ThinkUknow | Information and advice for parents to help keep their children safe on the internet. |
| Parent Zone | Support and resources to improve outcomes for children in an increasingly digital world. |
| Digital Parenting | Practical advice for Parents from Vodafone. |
| Childnet | Information and advice for parents and children about staying safe on the internet. |
| Internet Matters | Information and support to keep children safe online. |
| SWGfL | Online safety resources and advice. |
| Safer internet | How to use the internet and new technologies safely |
| Hector's World | How to keep your information safe online |
Facebook have launched a new advice area, the Parents Portal. This portal is designed to help parents make the most out of their Facebook account, whilst also giving tips and information on how to keep themselves and their children safe online.