Online Safety

At Whimple Primary School we recognise that we have a duty to prepare our students to live in an ever changing and modernising society. The internet is a powerful way to enhance and broaden a child’s education and is an integral part of the modern world. We live in a world that is characterised by abundant information and advanced technology. Digital technology plays an increasingly important l role in enabling us to implement our vision for learning. 

Alongside the benefits of access to technology, come increased risks to children. Lack of guidance and learning in online-safety can mean children are unaware of the unintended consequences of their on-line behaviour or actions. Children all need to understand the internet and how they can use it positively, safely and to their benefit.

Our vision is to make the children at Whimple as safe and productive in the on-line world, both in school and outside of school, as they are in the real world. With this in mind, we have collected a range of resources to help you develop your child’s understanding, skills and confidence.  We recommend that you have a good look around each site on your own first in order to focus on issues which may be of particular relevance.

NSPCC Reporting Online Safety Concerns

 NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Online Includes advice, phone support and ‘net aware’, guide to social networks children and young people use.

 Parent Zone  Parent Guides: Being a parent in a connected world can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. We’re here to help with articles, videos and our Tech Shock podcast, all designed to give you the confidence to support your child online.

Protect your child's online reputation

Childnet International Advice for young people, parents/ carers and schools regarding internet safety.

UK Safer Internet Centre Advice for young people, parents/carers. 

 Internet Matters Helping parents keep children safe online. 

Get Safe Online Information for parents/carers.