E-Safety

Internet Safety is a hot topic with more of us depending on the internet both on computers and now mobile devices, TV, games consoles etc.
Do you know what your children view on the internet?
Do you know if they play online on their Playstations?
Who are they talking to?
What are they viewing?
Most importantly are they safe?

We regularly update X (formally known as Twitter) and Class Dojo with helpful guides relating to online safety specifically apps the children may be using or might access.

On Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) there’s a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online- like the internet police!

At Laughton Junior and Infant School we take Digital Safety very seriously. We ensure that it is integrated into all areas of Computing being taught within school, so that children can see the real life dangers involved with using digital devices. The strong message being that digital safety is an issue at home as well as in school. As an academy, we take great care in ensuring the safety of our children online. We have a highly effective firewall, which reports any suspicious websites or activities directly to our Headteacher. These can then be thoroughly investigated.

As well as this, the school also holds an annual "Safer Internet Day". During this day, children have the opportunity to do a range of activities aimed at educating the children about online dangers and their digital footprint. They learn about how to deal with any online safety issues that they may come across. The children are involved in discussing and debating internet usage at home and how to be more responsible when using digital devices.

Our staff work to ensure our pupils understand internet safety and how to be responsible internet users.

As part of the National Crime Agency, CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) gives great advice to parents and children about staying safe online. Their dedicated website, Think You Know, allows worries about online activity to be explored and their 'Click CEOP' button can be used to report concerns.