Key Information

Online Safety

At Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, we are committed to helping children become safe, responsible and respectful users of technology, both in school and at home. Online safety is an important part of safeguarding, and we work closely with pupils, parents and staff to ensure children understand the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using the internet and digital devices.

Children are taught how to stay safe online through our Computing, PSHE and Relationships Education curriculum. This includes learning about privacy, cyberbullying, online relationships, digital wellbeing, misinformation, age-appropriate content and responsible use of technology.

How we keep children safe online in school

To provide a safe online environment, we have a range of filtering and monitoring systems in place:

Internet filtering systems help prevent access to illegal, inappropriate or harmful online content.
Online activity is monitored to identify potential safeguarding concerns, inappropriate use, cyberbullying or other online risks.
Our network security includes antivirus and malware protection to safeguard devices and users.
Staff receive regular online safety and safeguarding training.
Online safety incidents are recorded and followed up in line with our safeguarding procedures.
Filtering and monitoring arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective and meet current safeguarding requirements.

Supporting Parents and Carers

Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children stay safe online. We encourage families to take an active interest in their child's online activities, discuss safe internet use regularly and use appropriate parental controls at home.

Our school's Online Safety Lead is Mr Michael Rayson-Leese, Vice Principal and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

For further information, please see our Online Safety Policy on the Policies and Documents page.

Useful Websites

The following websites are useful for further guidance and support:

O2 Internet Safety for Kids
Internet Matters - a guide to help you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
ThinkUKnow - learning resource for children.
GetNetWise
Childnet International - for primary children.
Childnet International - for teachers and professionals.
BBC WebWise
CBBC Stay Safe
Internet Watch Foundation
Southwest Grid for Learning Staying Safe Resource
UK Safer Internet Centre: Parental Controls
Transl8it
Facebook Privacy Settings - a useful guide.
Report Online Terrorist Material (gov.uk) - report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you've found on the internet. Your report will be treated anonymously.

Useful Documents

These documents are all in pdf format, and are here for you to read/download:

Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying (DfE)
Keeping up with Children on the Internet (Childnet International)
A Parent's Guide to Facebook
Facebook Checklist
How to set up Facebook Privacy Controls
Online Gaming: An Introduction for Parents and Carers (Childnet International)
How to set up Parental Controls on the Xbox 360 (Microsoft)
How to set up Google Safe Search
How to set up YouTube Safety Mode
Stay safe online this summer

Thinkuknow Website

Thinkuknow Parents Guidance

CEOP

Childline

National College

As a MAC and a school we provide all parents access to the National College. Information on how to sign up can be found on Newsletters or through contacting the Front Office. There is a wealth of training courses on this site as well as guidance on new technologies for both adults and children.

Use this link to log in and discover more.

Net Aware - NSPCC

There are some fantastic resources and advise on the Net Aware (NSPCC) website. We shared with parents, resources and information from this site during our Inspire Workshops. This site is constantly being updated and gives advise on the latest games, apps, YouTube and general use of the internet.

Invaluable advise and well worth a look. Sign up for an NSPCC Newsletter to keep up to date!

Net Aware Home Page

Keeping Kids Safe while Gaming

Online Safety during Lockdown

Report Removal Tool