The Online Safety Lead is Mr Reynolds.
We take online safety extremely seriously at Springfield Junior School. As technology evolves and we sometimes work remotely, it is of paramount importance that children understand the great benefits of being online, but also how to keep safe and what steps to take when reporting any concerns. We promote a positive culture where pupils have the confidence to raise concerns and also identify risks when they are online, creating a positive digital footprint.
We take online safety extremely seriously at Springfield Junior School. As technology evolves and we sometimes work remotely, it is of paramount importance that children understand the great benefits of being online, but also how to keep safe and what steps to take when reporting any concerns. We promote a positive culture where pupils have the confidence to raise concerns and also identify risks when they are online, creating a positive digital footprint.
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As parents, please use the form if you would like to make me aware of an online safety incident. |
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Our assembly on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 focused on online safety. Mr Reynolds outlined some very useful top tips of how to report any concerns online when using different electronic devices. As we approach Christmas, a number of pupils will be receiving exciting presents such as computer consoles or mobile phones. The online world is an exciting and rewarding place to be, but steps must be taken to stay safe and also how to report concerns. All class teachers have blank self-referral forms in the classroom for children to use, if and when necessary. Take a look at the video children watched by clicking the clip below:
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How are we reporting online safety concerns?
During the Autumn Term, we have launched a self-report form which allows pupils to report their own concerns. Reports are kept in all classrooms. When reporting an incident, the pupil must speak with an adult in the class and they will decide what course of action is most appropriate. The self-reporting forms allow pupils to explain what online concerns they have in school (or at home) and additional information.
Click here to view an example of our Self-report Forms
Please contact Mr Reynolds if you have more questions regarding this.
During the Autumn Term, we have launched a self-report form which allows pupils to report their own concerns. Reports are kept in all classrooms. When reporting an incident, the pupil must speak with an adult in the class and they will decide what course of action is most appropriate. The self-reporting forms allow pupils to explain what online concerns they have in school (or at home) and additional information.
Click here to view an example of our Self-report Forms
Please contact Mr Reynolds if you have more questions regarding this.
As we returned to school in September, many children talked about their experiences during Lockdown and how electronic devices played a positive role during this time. We recommend that parents take some time to sit down and talk about online safety with your child and make sure that clear boundaries are in place.
What will I discuss with them? Don't panic. There are some useful pointers on this website which will cover different aspects of being online including screen time, live streaming and social media.
What will I discuss with them? Don't panic. There are some useful pointers on this website which will cover different aspects of being online including screen time, live streaming and social media.
Useful Links
There are a number of websites which children, and you as parents, may find useful when spending time online.
Would you like to report a concern online?
The CEOP website is a great place to go to report any concerns you may have online. CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying, fake accounts or account hacking.
They are there to help and give you advice, and you can make a report to them directly if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone your child knows in real life, or someone they have only ever met online. They take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to them, the CEOP Thinkuknow website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online. Read below for more details about this!
Thinkuknow is an excellent resource. It has brilliant tips of how to keep safe online and also resources which all ages can use.
Click here to access materials for children aged 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 or 11-13.
There are a number of websites which children, and you as parents, may find useful when spending time online.
Would you like to report a concern online?
The CEOP website is a great place to go to report any concerns you may have online. CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying, fake accounts or account hacking.
They are there to help and give you advice, and you can make a report to them directly if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone your child knows in real life, or someone they have only ever met online. They take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to them, the CEOP Thinkuknow website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online. Read below for more details about this!
Thinkuknow is an excellent resource. It has brilliant tips of how to keep safe online and also resources which all ages can use.
Click here to access materials for children aged 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 or 11-13.
Is my child spending too much time on electronic devices?
Many children enjoy spending time online. However, as this article suggests, not all screen time is equal. Spend some time creating rules for using electronic devices at home with your child and also discuss sanctions which can be used if these rules are broken.
Please see Mr Reynolds, Online Safety Lead, if you have any further concerns about how much time your child is spending online.
Check your child's privacy settings!
As children become older, it is natural for parents to allow them more time to become independent and spend screen time on their own. It's still important to check privacy and parental settings to make sure your child is spending time wisely online. It is suggested that your child's computer or device is in a room where you can regularly check what they are accessing and also monitor who they are communicating with.
This website gives you practical top tips of how to support your child at home.
This website provides parents with a checklist to make sure privacy settings are being used successfully at home.
Many children enjoy spending time online. However, as this article suggests, not all screen time is equal. Spend some time creating rules for using electronic devices at home with your child and also discuss sanctions which can be used if these rules are broken.
Please see Mr Reynolds, Online Safety Lead, if you have any further concerns about how much time your child is spending online.
Check your child's privacy settings!
As children become older, it is natural for parents to allow them more time to become independent and spend screen time on their own. It's still important to check privacy and parental settings to make sure your child is spending time wisely online. It is suggested that your child's computer or device is in a room where you can regularly check what they are accessing and also monitor who they are communicating with.
This website gives you practical top tips of how to support your child at home.
This website provides parents with a checklist to make sure privacy settings are being used successfully at home.
Social Media
Many children are aware of different social media platforms and some may have an account for them. Below are some examples of what age restrictions there are for common apps. Some of these might be surprising! It important that children are aware of what age they need to be to have an account for them. These age ratings have been devised by experts in this field, looking at the content and impact on children it may have.
Many children are aware of different social media platforms and some may have an account for them. Below are some examples of what age restrictions there are for common apps. Some of these might be surprising! It important that children are aware of what age they need to be to have an account for them. These age ratings have been devised by experts in this field, looking at the content and impact on children it may have.
Please use the form below to contact the school to arrange a meeting with the Online Safety Lead or report any concerns you may have.
Online Safety Squad
Pupils from years 3-6 make up our Online Safety Squad. The squad meets to share information and strategies across the school relating to Online Safety. They have made two films. The first one is about what Online Safety Squad Do and the second has Online Safety Advice.
Pupils from years 3-6 make up our Online Safety Squad. The squad meets to share information and strategies across the school relating to Online Safety. They have made two films. The first one is about what Online Safety Squad Do and the second has Online Safety Advice.
Presentations to Parents
Online Safety Squad have led presentations at 4 tea afternoons and spoken to 200 parents about online safety.
Online Safety Squad have led presentations at 4 tea afternoons and spoken to 200 parents about online safety.
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