Contact Details
- 01623 742254
- info@modelvillage.teameducation.org
Central Drive, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8BQ
Online Safety for Parents
Click here to visit the CEOP advice, help and support centre.
ICT in the 21st Century has an all-encompassing role within the lives of children and adults. New internet and online technologies are enhancing communication and the sharing of information.
Current and emerging Internet and online technologies used in school and, more importantly in many cases, used outside of school by children include:
· The Internet – World Wide Web
· Instant messaging (often using simple web cams) e.g. Instant Messenger)
· Web based voice and video calling (e.g. Skype)
· Online chat rooms
· Online discussion forums
· Social networking sites (e.g. Facebook)
· Blogs and Micro-blogs (e.g. Twitter)
· Podcasting (radio / audio broadcasts downloaded to computer or MP3/4 player)
· Video broadcasting sites (e.g. You Tube)
· Music and video downloading (e.g. iTunes)
· Mobile phones with camera and video functionality
· Smart phones with e-mail, messaging and internet access
Creating a safe ICT learning environment includes three main elements at this school:
· An effective range of technological tools;
· Policies and procedures, with clear roles and responsibilities
· E-Safety teaching is embedded into the school curriculum and schemes of work
Useful Links and Resources: (new window will open)
- www.kidsmart.org.uk/ - Great for children to learn how to stay safe; with parents section
- www.thinkuknow.co.uk – Visit the "Parent/Carer" section and use the "Click CEOP" button to seek advice and report online abuse
- www.childnet.com – Visit the 'Parent/Carers section for information and advice
- www.childnet.com/ufiles/Video-chat-and-webcams1.pdf - Childnet's Video Chat and WebCam advice sheet for young people
- http://www.childnet.com/ufiles/video-chat-and-webcams-teachers.pdf - Childnet's Video Chat and WebCam advice sheet for teachers
- www.getsafeonline.org – Up-to-date security advice e.g. passwords and hacking
- www.internetmatters.org – Information about online safety for parents from BT, Sky, Talk Talk and Virgin Media
- www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety - NSPCC's Share Aware campaign provides information for parents about online safety.
- www.net-aware.org.uk - NSPCC Guide for parents/carers about popular social networking apps
- www.saferinternet.org.uk – Parents guides to safety tools on popular devices and signposts report mechanisms for commonly used websites.
- www.derbyshire.police.uk/Safety-advice/Internet-Safety.aspx- Guidance from Derbyshire Police