E-Safety
At Salfords Primary School we regularly talk to the children about e-safety and how to stay safe online. If your child does use social media, or other communications online, we would recommend talking with your child about e-safety and would encourage you to monitor their online activity.
Help children stay safe online:
1. Have the conversation early and often.
2. Set rules and agree boundaries.
3. Explore online together.
4. Make sure safe search is activated on Google or other search engines.
5. Check if it is suitable and age-appropriate.
6. Stay involved and know who your child is talking to online.
7. Use parental controls to filter, restrict, monitor or report content.
8. Check they know how to use privacy settings and reporting tools.
AI Safety
As part of Safer Internet day this year, we explored how to use Artificial Intelligence safely and responsibly. We discussed what AI is, how it appears in everyday life and how to make sensible, informed choices when using smart technology. The NSPCC provides advice on how to use Artificial intelligence safely.
Click here to view the NSPCC advice on how to use Artificial intelligence safely.
Online Games
As part of our PSHE and Computing curriculum, we teach children how to use games safely, including understanding age ratings and making responsible choices when playing online.
If your children play online games you should consider:
- The age ratings of the games they play.
- The messaging and contact functions on the games.
- Any in-game purchases.
- Trolling, griefing and scams.
- How to report problems
Ceop education provides clear guidance to help you understand the risks linked to gaming and offers practical advice on how to keep your child safe while they play online.
Pegi ratings help you understand whether a game is suitable for your child by showing the recommended minimum age and highlighting any content that may be unsafe or inappropriate.
U-Switch Pegi Ratings Parents Guide
Social Media
Children are increasingly exposed to social media content, even though they are not old enough to use most platforms. Our online safety teaching helps them understand how to stay safe online by recognising what personal information is, why age limits are important and how to respond safely if they come across social media content. This early guidance supports them to make responsible choices as they grow and begin using these platforms independently.
UK Safer Internet Centre offers up to date guidance on popular social media platforms and apps, helping you understand how they work and what safety features you can use to keep your child protected online.
UK Safer Internet Social Media Guides
Reporting Harmful Content
There has been an increase in fake TikTok accounts using school logos and teacher names which can be reported using the impersonation tab. Impersonation is when someone assumes the identity of another person, to harass or defraud them. It can also include behaviours such as creating fake accounts, or hijacking accounts usually with the intent of targeting an individual.
The website also shows how to report threats, harassment and bullying, self-harm and suicide content, online abuse, violent content, unwanted sexual advances and pornographic content for a wide variety of Apps. The links take users to the App’s own reporting system but If anything harmful has not been taken down after 48 hours of reporting then a report can be submitted to the Report Harmful Content website using screenshots.
Please see below for useful websites and INEQE guidance
NPCC Parent Guidance for Staying Safe Online They also provide a free helpline where you can ask questions or advice on topics such as parental controls, privacy settings and how to support your children using social media.
Children's Self Help Resources
