Online Safety

Online Safety Resources and Advice for Parents, Carers & Grandparents

At Northleaze CofE Primary School, we are committed to helping children stay safe online. Technology is an important part of daily life, and we work closely with families to support children in using it safely and responsibly.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please speak to your child’s teacher.

Key Information for Parents

Parent and Carer Online Safety Guidance

We recommend the following national guidance for parents:

Our School Online Safety Policy

Please refer to the 'policies' page of our website

Online Safety Tips and Guides

Below are some helpful guides to support you at home:

General Online Safety

Screen Time and Wellbeing

Age-Specific Guidance

Social Media and Gaming Advice

You may find these platform-specific guides helpful:

Further Advice and Support

You can access additional support from the following trusted organisations:

CEOP is a national service that allows parents and carers to report concerns about online abuse or grooming.

Talking to Your Child About Online Safety

Starting regular conversations is one of the most effective ways to keep children safe online.

You might ask:

“What games or apps do you enjoy?”
“Who do you talk to online?”
“What would you do if something worried you?”

NSPCC Talk PANTS – Keeping Children Safe

We recommend the NSPCC Talk PANTS resources, which help younger children understand personal safety in a simple and age-appropriate way.

Helpful Resources for Parents

Need Help?

If you are concerned about your child’s safety online:

speak to the school
contact the NSPCC Helpline (0808 800 5000)
report concerns to CEOP