Keeping Safe Online
This Page is for Children.
At Lunsford Primary School, we want everyone to enjoy using technology safely and responsibly.
If you ever see something online that worries you, upsets you, or makes you feel uncomfortable, it is important that you tell a trusted adult straight away.
You can speak to:
- Mrs Lomax, our Designated Safeguarding Lead and Online Safety Lead
- Your class teacher
- Any member of staff you trust
Remember: You are never in trouble for asking for help.
Our Digital Leaders
Our Digital Leaders help promote online safety across the school. They support other pupils in learning how to use the internet safely and responsibly and help share important online safety messages.
What Does Being Safe Online Mean?
Being safe online means:
- Keeping your personal information private
- Being kind and respectful to others online
- Not talking to people you do not know
- Using age-appropriate websites, apps and games
- Telling a trusted adult if something worries you
- Thinking carefully before sharing photos, videos or messages
Remember the SMART Rules
S – Keep your personal information Safe
M – Never meet someone you only know Online
A – Never Accept messages, files or friend requests from strangers
R – Reliable? Not everything online is true
T – Tell a trusted adult if something worries you
Helpful Websites for Children
The websites below provide fun activities, games, videos and advice to help you learn more about staying safe online.
Safety4Kids
Learn how to stay safe when using the internet and technology.
Internet Safety
Advice and activities to help children understand online safety.
Childline
Get support, advice and information about anything that may be worrying you.
Anti-Bullying Resources
Information about bullying, including bullying that happens online.
NSPCC
Advice and activities to help children stay safe both online and offline.
Acceptable Use Guidance
All pupils at Lunsford Primary School are expected to use technology responsibly and follow our Acceptable Use Guidance.
Documents available:
- EYFS and KS1 Acceptable Use Guidance
- KS2 Acceptable Use Guidance
Safer Search Engines
No search engine is completely safe, but the websites below have been designed to be more suitable for children.
Image Searching
- Pics4Learning
- Picsearch
Research and Learning
- CBBC
- NICE
- Kids Yahoo
Remember
STOP • BLOCK • TELL
If something online makes you feel worried, upset or unsafe:
STOP using the website, app or game.
BLOCK the person if possible.
TELL a trusted adult straight away.
You are never alone, and there will always be someone at school who can help.