E-Safety

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In this section of our site you can find links to other helpful sources of information on e-safety.

In today’s connected world, the wealth of information and opportunities that technology offers is immense. However, there is a darker side to this digital environment that leaves individuals vulnerable to all kinds of accidental or intentional harm.

Issues can range from access to inappropriate sites due to misspelling, and accidental viewing of pornography and illegal images, to more sinister and intentional harm from predator grooming, cyber bullying, gambling, self-harm and suicide sites, to name but a few of the risks.

Whilst recognising this, children and young people cannot be held back from all the positive benefits offered by information technology that has become an essential part of their everyday world.

Need help or advice?

The Department for Education has produced Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying.

The NCA’s CEOP Command (formerly the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. They protect children from harm online and offline, directly through NCA led operations and in partnership with local and international agencies.

If it is a school matter, or you would like help or advice from one of us, please do talk to a member of staff.

Safer Internet CentreUK Safer Internet Centre has practical guides regarding parental controls and reporting concerns.

ThinkuknowSupport regarding online abuse and exploitation

CEOPIf you're worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating online, let CEOP know.

ChildnetUseful discussion starters and top tips for parents

NSPCC Online SafetyAdvice from the NSPCC about a range of online safety issues, including cyberbullying, sexting and social networking.

The Anti-Bullying NetworkSupporting anti-bullying work in schools.