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.
***EXCITING NEWS...We are becoming a National Online Safety School***
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.
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.
We are now becoming a National Online Safety School. All parents have been provided with details of how to sign-up and download the app. The excellent resource provides a lot of information for parents which ranges from online relationships to screen addiction.
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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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14th September 2021 - Welcome back!
Today, we had an online assembly about feeling safe online. We discussed a big question: Do we have the right to feel safe online? The quick answer: YES WE DO! We then discussed what steps we can take in school to report our concerns. We are fortunate that Jason Cowles, our local Police Officer, will be coming in for three events this year to promote online safety in school and also inform parents too. Look out for more information about this! |
18th March 2021 - Online Safety with Jason Cowles
We were fortunate to have a presentation for parents about online safety. Jason Cowles, who is the School Liaison Officer, was keen to speak with parents about the risks young people may face online, but also the many positive outcomes there are too. As we have all spent more time online during the current pandemic. it's important that parents are confident to face problems families, and young children, face online.
Please remember to contact Mr Reynolds if you have questions.
We were fortunate to have a presentation for parents about online safety. Jason Cowles, who is the School Liaison Officer, was keen to speak with parents about the risks young people may face online, but also the many positive outcomes there are too. As we have all spent more time online during the current pandemic. it's important that parents are confident to face problems families, and young children, face online.
Please remember to contact Mr Reynolds if you have questions.
Safer Internet Day 2021
On Tuesday 9th February 2021 we participated in Safer Internet Day. Even though we were at home, a range of activities were posted throughout the week. This year's theme was about fake news and disinformation. Take a look below at the activities which we looked at. A information guide sent out to parents via Arbor can also be found below.
These materials were posted on Google Classroom for children to take a look at:
Tuesday 9th February
Welcome to Safer Internet Day 2021! This year’s theme is ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’. We are spending more time online and it's important we can check the reliability of the sources we use on the Internet.
TRUST OR CHECK? I have attached an interactive assembly which includes some fun games you can play. Please think carefully about the examples the presenter discusses and what you would do at home - discuss your responses with a family member at home with you. At some point over the next week, your teacher might discuss some of these points at your next virtual lesson.
LIKE FOOTBALL? Liverpool F.C are streaming an exciting live event today. This will include exclusive content from Liverpool Football Club – virtual tours, footage from players and the community, as well as Mighty Red – in addition to lots about Safer Internet Day and this year’s theme. Click on the second link below for this event which starts at 1:30pm TODAY!
As always, you can speak to your class teacher about any online concerns you have or you can contact me using the Online Safety page on the school's website.
Have a great day,
Mr Reynolds
Online Safety Lead
On Tuesday 9th February 2021 we participated in Safer Internet Day. Even though we were at home, a range of activities were posted throughout the week. This year's theme was about fake news and disinformation. Take a look below at the activities which we looked at. A information guide sent out to parents via Arbor can also be found below.
These materials were posted on Google Classroom for children to take a look at:
Tuesday 9th February
Welcome to Safer Internet Day 2021! This year’s theme is ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’. We are spending more time online and it's important we can check the reliability of the sources we use on the Internet.
TRUST OR CHECK? I have attached an interactive assembly which includes some fun games you can play. Please think carefully about the examples the presenter discusses and what you would do at home - discuss your responses with a family member at home with you. At some point over the next week, your teacher might discuss some of these points at your next virtual lesson.
LIKE FOOTBALL? Liverpool F.C are streaming an exciting live event today. This will include exclusive content from Liverpool Football Club – virtual tours, footage from players and the community, as well as Mighty Red – in addition to lots about Safer Internet Day and this year’s theme. Click on the second link below for this event which starts at 1:30pm TODAY!
As always, you can speak to your class teacher about any online concerns you have or you can contact me using the Online Safety page on the school's website.
Have a great day,
Mr Reynolds
Online Safety Lead
Wednesday 10th February 2021
Today, we posted some top tips for staying safe online:
Do your research!
Question, evaluate and reflect on the online content you see….
Remember that not everything online is always what it seems. Information, photos and even videos can be edited, faked or may have more than one motive – like trying to get you to spend money or share your personal information. If something seems odd, or you haven’t heard about it before, it’s best to do a bit more research.
Check and double-check
Use other websites and sources to fact-check online information…
Luckily there’s lots of ways to check whether things are trustworthy online. Most importantly look at more than one source – this could include other webpages, videos or offline sources like books and newspapers. Remember there are lots of adults who can support you too – like parents, other family members and teachers.
Stay safe online
Don’t share your personal details or trust strangers online…
There are some simple actions we can take to help keep everyone safe online – like not sharing personal information. Remember that other people online may not always be who they appear to be, so be sure to check with an adult if you are ever unsure about what to share or who you are chatting to online.
Take positive action
Help make the internet a more trustworthy and respectful place…
Remember that the online world is for everyone so always treat others with respect. If you see anything online that worries or upsets you, use the block and report buttons to take positive action to stop it and tell an adult what’s happened. By working together, we can make the internet a better, more respectful and more trustworthy place.
Make a difference!
List the apps and websites you know that feature reliable information…
The internet is amazing – there’s so much to see, do and learn! If you are ever unsure about something then ask an adult that you trust for some help and advice. Why not make a list together of your favourite apps and websites, including the ones you think are most trustworthy?
Today, we posted some top tips for staying safe online:
Do your research!
Question, evaluate and reflect on the online content you see….
Remember that not everything online is always what it seems. Information, photos and even videos can be edited, faked or may have more than one motive – like trying to get you to spend money or share your personal information. If something seems odd, or you haven’t heard about it before, it’s best to do a bit more research.
Check and double-check
Use other websites and sources to fact-check online information…
Luckily there’s lots of ways to check whether things are trustworthy online. Most importantly look at more than one source – this could include other webpages, videos or offline sources like books and newspapers. Remember there are lots of adults who can support you too – like parents, other family members and teachers.
Stay safe online
Don’t share your personal details or trust strangers online…
There are some simple actions we can take to help keep everyone safe online – like not sharing personal information. Remember that other people online may not always be who they appear to be, so be sure to check with an adult if you are ever unsure about what to share or who you are chatting to online.
Take positive action
Help make the internet a more trustworthy and respectful place…
Remember that the online world is for everyone so always treat others with respect. If you see anything online that worries or upsets you, use the block and report buttons to take positive action to stop it and tell an adult what’s happened. By working together, we can make the internet a better, more respectful and more trustworthy place.
Make a difference!
List the apps and websites you know that feature reliable information…
The internet is amazing – there’s so much to see, do and learn! If you are ever unsure about something then ask an adult that you trust for some help and advice. Why not make a list together of your favourite apps and websites, including the ones you think are most trustworthy?
Thursday 11th February 2021
Today we were provided with an online safety quiz. Click here to take a look at the questions and decide what you would do!
Click here to play the online safety quiz.
Today we were provided with an online safety quiz. Click here to take a look at the questions and decide what you would do!
Click here to play the online safety quiz.
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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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