Safer Internet Day 2022
Safer Internet Day is on 8th February 2022. It’s celebrated across the globe in over 170 countries, with thousands of young people joining in across the UK to explore how they can use the internet responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Click on the documnets below for further information and guidance for parents.
Online Safety for Parents
The internet is essential in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. As children move up through the school their access to various types of technology increases and it stands to reason that their exploration and curiosity increases too. The positives of the digital world overwhelmingly outweigh the negatives but children, schools and parents all need to be aware of various online risks.
We at Birchwood C of E Primary School follow the SMART Rules:
If you would like to share any information or require any further support please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher. Your help is still needed to prevent children accessing inappropriate material at home by way of filters and parental controls. Look below at our extensive list of links and resources for parents/Carers, Teachers and young people to help with your child's online safety at home.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Kids
Sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games-these are just a few of the ways that kids interact online, but sometimes there are risks. Learn five ways to keep your children safe on the internet.
Useful links
Vodafone's Digital Parenting Magazine
Download a copy of Vodaphone's Digital Parenting Magazine.
CEOP's 'ThinkUKnow' guidance for Parents and Carers
CEOP's Thinkuknow for Parents and Carers aims to make online parenting simple.