Online Safety

Staying safe online, managing Internet safety and minimising the risks of interactive media is vitally important. We have provided a series of links to informative websites which will help you to support and guide your young persons online journey.

• Childnet - online safety Childnet - Childnet
• Educateagainsthate provides practical advice and support on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism
• NSPCC Online Safety for Children - Tips & Guides 
• Use of social media for online radicalisation - How social media is used to encourage travel to Syria and Iraq The use of social media for online radicalisation
• UK Council for Internet Safety UK Council for Internet Safety 
• UK Safer Internet Centre  UK Safer Internet Centre - Online Safety Tips, Advice and Resources | Safer Internet Centre
• Commonsensemedia provide independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families
• Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for parents and carers to keep children safe online 
• Internet Matters provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world Information, Advice and Support to Keep Children Safe Online 
• Let’s Talk About It provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation Staying Safe Online 
• London Grid for Learning provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online Home Page - London Grid for Learning 
• Stopitnow resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online) Stop It Now! UK and Ireland | Preventing child sexual abuse 
• National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
• Net-aware provides support for parents and carers from the NSPCC and O2, including a guide to social networks, apps and games - https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ 
• Parentzone provides help for parents and carers on how to keep their children safe online https://parentzone.org.uk/home 
• Parent info from Parentzone and the National Crime Agency provides support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations - https://parentinfo.org

Exam Stress

Exam time is upon us and what is for many young people a stressful time.  The following link covers a wide-range of tips to keep students mentally healthy.

• Supporting Your Child during Exam Time (Young Minds) Exam Time & Exam Stress | Parents Guide To Support