Internet Safety
Internet Safety or e-safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. At Northfield we want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.
As a parent/carer you'll know how important the internet is to children - they use it to learn, play, socialise and express themselves. But the technology children use every day can seem a bit daunting and you might worry about the risks your child can face online - such as bullying, contact from strangers or the possibility of them seeing illegal or inappropriate content.
To try and help parents/carers with the fast moving and changing world of internet and social media we've suggested a few internet sites. You can also read/download the documents for further information and advice.
- Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
- Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Child net (help and advice for parents and carers)
- Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)
Safer Internet Day 2024
Parents and carers
Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to focus on online safety with your child, whatever their age. This year’s theme is all about change and influence online and we have created a range of pages to help you talk about these issues and ideas with your child, no matter how much time you have and in an age-appropriate way.
Safer Internet Day 2024 is celebrated on 6th February 2024, with thousands of people across the UK working together to champion youth voice and engage in conversations about how we can all work together to make the internet a great and safe place.
Help and advice for you as a parent or carer
About Safer Internet Day 2024
- Read more about the theme of the day.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024
Things change so fast online, it’s hard to keep up with what my child is doing
- Staying up to date with what children are doing online can feel like a challenge sometimes. Here are a few simple steps you can take to help bridge the gap.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/things-change-so-fast-online-its-hard-to-keep-up-with-what-my-child-is-doing-2
My child keeps asking to play a game, or download an app that I don’t know about, what can I do?
- The easiest way to address this is to research the game or app before you download it, to see what it is and what it offers e.g., in-app purchases, or connection with others etc.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/my-child-keeps-asking-to-play-a-game
My child is asking for a new device and I’m not sure they’re ready for one
- It’s important to think carefully before getting any kind of device for your child. Not only can it be an expensive decision, it’s also necessary to consider the 5 ‘Ws’.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/my-child-is-asking-for-a-new-device-and-im-not-sure-theyre-ready-for-one
I’m not sure if the content my child is watching is a good influence on them, what can I do?
- Children begin to be influenced by the content they watch as soon as they’re old enough to go online.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/im-not-sure-if-the-content-my-child-is-watching-is-a-good-influence-on-them-what-can-i-do
What does an influencer do and how can they affect children’s behaviour?
- Influencers are people who use their internet presence, celebrity status, or relationship with their audience to affect the behaviour of their followers.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/what-does-an-influencer-do-and-how-can-they-affect-childrens-behaviour
My child is keen to share content and make a change online. How can I help them achieve this safely?
- Lots of young people are turning to the internet to talk about issues they’re passionate about, to help raise awareness, and promote social change.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/my-child-is-keen-to-share-content-and-make-a-change-online-how-can-i-help-them-achieve-this-safely
How to make a report online
- Information to help you, if you need to make a report on an app, game, or website.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/how-to-make-a-report-online
Find out more about specific issues
- If you want more information about specific online safety issues, there are a range of places that you can go.
- https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers/find-out-more-about-specific-issues
Safer Internet Day 2024 - Film for parents and carers
Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme 'Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online'. Safer Internet Day is the UK's biggest celebration of online safety.
Useful documents
- age-ratings.pdf
- app-store.pdf
- conversation-starters-6-10-year-olds.pdf
- conversation-topics.pdf
- grooming.pdf
- instagram.pdf
- internet-guide-age-0-5-years.pdf
- internet-guide-age-6-10-years.pdf
- minecraft.pdf
- roblox.pdf
- screen-addiction.pdf
- snapchat.pdf
- tiktok.pdf
- what-children-need-to-know-about-online-bullying.pdf
- whatsapp.pdf
- youtube.pdf