Online Safety
Online Safety is a term used to describe the ability to act in a safe and responsible manner while using the internet and other platforms that are connected to the internet. Educating children about how to stay safe online is vital and gives children an understanding of the potential risks and dangers that are associated with being online.
Online Safety Newsletters
As part of our commitment to keeping our children safe online, we subscribe to a monthly newsletter, which is sent out with our school newsletter every month. You can also read these by visiting our ‘Monthly Online Safety Newsletters’ page on this site.
Knowsley City Council, who provide these newsletters, also provide an annual Parental Controls booklet, which gives parents and cares information about how they can put controls in place to protect and limit their child’s online exposure. You can view the latest edition on our ‘Monthly Online Safety Newsletters’ page.
CEOP
CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.
You can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone you know in real life, or someone you have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and we will do everything we can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online.
Are you being bullied?
CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if you’re being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence right now you can speak to Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online – no worry is too big or too small.
How can I help at home?
You can find lots of information on how to keep your child safe online at home by reading the monthly newsletters and the Parental Controls booklet on our ‘Monthly Online Safety Newsletters’ page.
There are also some useful videos below which give instructions on how to out parental controls in place on some popular apps and operating systems.
