The internet offers children wonderful opportunities to learn, explore, create and connect with others. At St Saviour's, we want children to enjoy these opportunities while developing the knowledge and confidence to stay safe online.

Online safety is an important part of our safeguarding responsibilities and is taught through our curriculum and wider school life.

Supporting Your Child at Home

There are simple ways to help children develop safe and positive online habits:

• Talk regularly about the games, apps and websites they enjoy.

• Explore together and take an interest in what they do online.

• Check privacy settings and parental controls on devices, games and apps.

• Talk about online friendships and the importance of protecting personal information.

• Encourage children to speak up if anything online makes them worried or uncomfortable.

• Agree family boundaries around screen time, online communication and sharing information.

Wake Up Wednesday – Advice for Parents

Technology changes quickly, and it can be difficult to keep up with the apps, games and online trends children encounter.

Wake Up Wednesday, from The National College, provides free, easy-to-read guides to help parents and carers understand online risks and support their children.

Explore their resources:

• Wake Up Wednesday – Parent Guides

• Wake Up Wednesday – Online Safety Resources

• Keeping Children Safe Online – Practical Tips

Some resources may require a free account.

Reporting Concerns to CEOP

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) helps protect children from online sexual abuse, exploitation and grooming.

If you're worried about inappropriate sexual contact or grooming online, you can report your concerns directly to CEOP.

Look for the padlock icon on our website. This is our CEOP reporting button, which is available on every page.

You can also report directly to CEOP

Other Helpful Resources

• UK Safer Internet Centre – Online safety advice and resources.

• Internet Matters – Guidance on parental controls, games, apps and devices.

• NSPCC Online Safety – Practical support for families.

• Childnet – Resources for children and parents.

Worried About Something Online?

If your child tells you about something upsetting or unsafe online, listen calmly, reassure them and seek appropriate support.

You can contact our school safeguarding team or visit our Reporting a Concern page for further guidance.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.