Online Safety
Online safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. At Holy Rood we want to help our parents/carers and children improve their own understanding of online 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.
This section of our website aims to provide practical support and information to aid parents/carers in ensuring your child is safe online.
If you have any concerns regarding the e-safety of your child, please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher, Mrs Braund, or our Online Safety co-ordinator, Mrs Cusack
Online Safety Policy
To view our online safety policy, please click here.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
For information about how online safety links to Keeping Children in Education 2024, please click here.
Acceptable Use Agreement
Computing Acceptable Use Agreement - Parent and Carers
Computing Acceptable Use Agreement - Pupils
Computing Acceptable Use Agreement - Staff
Child friendly EYFS and KS1 Acceptable Use Agreement
Child friendly KS2 Acceptable Use Agreement
Holy Rood’s Online Safety Top Tips
Technology use should be transparent
Encourage the use of technology in a central family area. This will make it easier to keep an eye on your child’s activities. The best protection still remains that of adult supervision.
Talk to your child
Take time to talk to your child(ren) about what sites they enjoy using. Ask them to show you how they use the game, website or app. Talk to them about how to stay safe on this game, website or app.
Online ‘Friends’
Talk to your child(ren) about not accepting ‘friend requests’ from any strangers. Ensure they know to never give away any personal information such as their name, address, personal details etc. Take time to especially discuss with your child the importance of never arranging to actually meet a person they met online.
Be kind!
Whether you are talking online or in person, we know from Jesus’ example that we should always be kind to everyone. Being online should be a place for everyone to enjoy safely and no one should be subject to mean comments. Encourage your child to consider the possible consequences of their online actions. If you wouldn’t say it in person then don’t say it online.
Privacy settings and sharing controls
Social networking sites such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or Snapchat (which most have an age restriction of 13+) have sharing and privacy controls to manage who sees their personal posts, photos, videos, etc. It is good practise to ensure that all profiles are private – that way you can manage who sees your child’s/ children’s content.
Don’t believe what you read!
Not everything that is available online is true. Talk to your child about this and encourage your child to be critical as not everything is what it appears.
You know your child best …
You know your child best! Use your judgement to decide if your child is ready to have access to different social media platforms, games, apps etc.
SWGfL Online Safety Parent Workshop
Please click here to view the information handout from our SWGfL Online Safety Parent Workshop.
Online resources and advice
The following online resources and website also contain useful information for parents and carers and their children:
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) - Includes the very popular 'Think U Know' resource
The European Internet Safety Resource
Virgin Media 'Switched on families and Internet matters'
Useful Documents for parents and carers
Click here to view Purple Mash's Parenting in a digital world booklet.
Click here to view our Online Safety Apps at a glance document.
Click here to view Childnet's Parent's Guide to Technology.
Click here to view Childnet's Parent Guide to Online Gaming.
Apps and Games parents and carers need to know about...
Click on the links below to find the latest information about apps, games and other technologies that children have access to. Please let us know if there is any further information that you feel you may require:
Device advice parents and carers need to know about...
Online advice parents and carers need to know about...
Suggested Apps and Games
Useful Videos
In-game Spending and Social Media Scams | Internet Matters x Barclays Digital Eagles
Communication from school regarding e-safety and use of mobile phones
2023-2024
Autumn 1 update from Miss. George
2022-2023
Autumn 1 update from Miss. George
Spring 1 update from Miss. George
For the latest communication from Mrs Braund, please click here.
For information regarding our Mobile Phones policy, please click here.