Greenside Primary School

Online Safety

The internet, online games, social media and mobile devices are an important part of many children's everyday lives. At Greenside Primary School, we help children learn how to use technology safely and responsibly, both in school and at home. If your child has experienced anything online that worries, upsets or frightens them, please speak to a member of school staff. For information about child protection and safeguarding procedures, please visit our Safeguarding page.

Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online

Simple things that can help keep children safe online include:

Talking regularly about what they do online.
Knowing which apps, games and websites they use.
Using parental controls where appropriate.
Checking age restrictions before allowing access to apps and social media.
Encouraging children to tell a trusted adult if something online worries them.
Reminding children never to share personal information online.

Useful Online Safety Websites

The following websites provide advice and support for parents and carers:

National Online Safety

Advice, videos and guides for parents on apps, games, social media and online trends.

Internet Matters

Practical advice on parental controls, apps, gaming and social media.

Thinkuknow

Information from CEOP to help children stay safe online.

NSPCC Online Safety

Advice for keeping children safe online and reporting concerns.

BBC Own It
Online safety advice, videos and support aimed at children and young people.

Parent Zone

Advice and support for parents on digital family life and technology.

Childnet
Resources and advice for parents and young people.

Worried About Something Online?

If you have concerns about your child's online safety, or if something online has worried or upset them, please contact the school. If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact the police on 999.

You can also report concerns relating to online exploitation directly to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) www.ceop.police.uk

Further Information

If you would like further support or advice about keeping your child safe online, please speak to your child's class teacher or contact the School Office.