E-Safety
St Paul's CE Primary School provides safe access to the Internet and digital technology to help pupils learn and achieve. Just as learners need to stay safe in the real world, learners need to be safe in the digital world.
Our E-Safety Hub provides tips, advice and resources to help children, young people and adults stay safe on the Internet. Please click on the links below for further information.
An online safety guide with useful tips and advice on keeping your child safe online to give you a helping hand.
The UK Safer Internet Center's helpline for professionals working with young people in the UK.
The UK Safer Internet Center's hotline for the public to report online child sexual abuse content.
Education resources, e-safety policy and protecting your online reputation - for teachers, social workers and more.
National Online Safety Guides For Parents/Carers
What parents and carers need to know about setting up new devices for children
Balancing screen time advice
Balancing screen time for KS1 Balancing Screen time for KS2
Safety tips about:
Fortnite Chapter 3 Minecraft Replika
Upsetting content Age inappropriate content
Our Online Safety Rules
Keep personal information private
Never share your full name, address, phone number, school name/logo, or passwords with people online.
Do not lie about your age.
Use strong passwords
Create passwords that are hard to guess and don’t share them with anyone except trusted adults.
Talk to a trusted adult
If something online makes you feel uncomfortable, scared, or confused, tell a parent, teacher, or carer.
Don’t talk to strangers
Only chat or play games online with people you know in real life.
Be careful with photos and videos
Don’t send or post photos or videos of yourself or anyone else without asking an adult first or getting the other persons permission.
Think before you click
Don’t click on links, pop-ups, or attachments from unknown sources, they could be dangerous or lead to scams.
Keep devices in shared spaces
Try to use phones, tablets, or computers in rooms where adults are around to help if needed.
Use child-friendly websites and apps
Stick to websites, games, and apps that are safe and age-appropriate.
Log out and shut down
Always log out of accounts when finished and turn off devices when not using them
Be kind online
Treat others with respect and never say anything online that you wouldn’t say face-to-face. Don’t make situations worse.
New Resource from the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner has launched a helpful new guide for parents and carers called “What I Wish My Parents or Carers Knew…”. This resource is designed to support families in managing children’s digital lives, offering practical advice and insights directly informed by young people’s experiences online. It covers topics such as setting boundaries, understanding social media, and encouraging open conversations about internet safety. We encourage all parents and carers to take a look at this valuable guide to help children navigate the digital world confidently and safely. https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/what-i-wish-my-parents-or-carers-knew-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers-on-managing-childrens-digital-lives/
cc what i wish parent guide.pdf
What parents and carers need to know:
About age inappropriate content
What parents and carers need to know:
How to combat online bullying
Safe and Healthy Habits Online
safe and healthy habits online.pdf
