Online Safety Resources
Online resources for Children and Adults
Family Lives
Childnet
ThinkuKnow
National Online Safety
Internet Matters
Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
Family Lives offers a confidential helpline service for families in England and Wales. (This service was previously known as Parentline.) There is advice on many issues including bullying.
Childnet produces educational resources for students, parents, carers and teachers about topics that include cyberbullying, sexting, copyright and grooming. Childnet stated aim is to “make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people
ThinkuKnow offers information on child exploitation. There is useful advice and guidance to ensure safety when online and how to seek help if concerned.
National Online Safety produces a comprehensive online safety programme for parents, carers students and teachers. This is a resource GMS has signed up to because knowledge is important if online dangers, and how best to react to an incident, are to be understood.
Internet Matters has guides and practical tips, specifically designed to support families online.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) is the forum for reporting CEOP incidents. Its aim is to protect young people from child exploitation. There is advice and guidance on what to do and how to seek help.