Online Safety
Online Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Trinity St Peter's. It covers all electronic media and we constantly strive to protect and educate our pupils in the digital world we live in. It is embedded into our school curriculum, particularly in Computing and PSHE lessons. Pupils are taught how to stay safe and behave appropriately online. Our Online Safety Policy is available to read here.
The Digital Council
There a number of individuals and companies involved in leading e-Safety across the school.
Computing/Online Safety Subject Leader: Mrs J Molloy
Senior Management Representative: Mr M King
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs L Martin
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs J Molloy & Mrs S Bevin
Technical Support including monitoring and filtering: Apex
Digital Leaders: Caleb, Max, Harry and James
Governors take an active interest in the delivery and monitoring of Online Safety across the school, and are regularly informed and updated on Online Safety issues.
Reporting an Incident
We have extensive security measures in place in school to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material. Any Online Safety incidents are recorded and managed in accordance with our Safegaurding Policy.
To report an Online Safety incident, please contact your child's class teacher in the first instance. These incidents will then be passed onto the Computing Subject Leader or a member of the Senior Leadership team.
The incident log will be monitored termly by the Computing Subject Leader, Senior Leadership Team or the Chair of Governors. Any incidents involving cyberbullying may also need to be recorded, in line with our Anti-Bullying Policy.
When should you report to CEOP?
CEOP help children stay safe online.
Has someone acted inappropriately towards your child or a young person you know? It may be sexual chat, being asked to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to CEOP by clicking on the link here.
Information for Children
THINKUKNOW (age 5-7)
THINKUKNOW (age 8 - 10)
THINKUKNOW (age 11 - 13)
GIVE US A SHOUT - Send a text to 8258 for help
Information for Parents
We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the Online Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
Useful websites to support parents:
Parent Info: help and advice for families in a digital world
Internet Matters: helping parents keep their children safe online
UK safer internet centre: Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online
Childnet international: parents and carers toolkit
LGfL: parents - scare or prepare
Thinkuknow: what to do if there’s a viral scare online
NSPCC - Guidance For Parents On Keeping Children Safe Online
Ask About Games - Early Years Children And Safe Online Gaming
Keeping Under Fives Safe Online
Online Safety Parent Information
Understanding Coerced Online Child Sexual Abuse
E-safety Guide for Parents to Kids Keep Safe Online
It’s essential to be realistic - banning the internet or technology will not work and it often makes a child less likely to report a problem. Education around safe use is essential.
Our school 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' Twitter page also shares online safety updates and resources.