Online Safety

Children at Dukesgate Academy use the Internet on a regular basis as part of their learning. In school, we have regular 'e-safety' activities to remind children of the importance of keeping themselves safe online.

At home, parents and carers supervise Internet use.

Please click on the links below for leaflets providing information for parents to help you to ensure that your children are safe online:

• Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
• Thinkuknow - advice for all including infant, junior and senior school children, parents and professionals from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).
• Digizen - Lots of information on Cyberbullying and Social Networks

• IWF - The UK internet Hotline for the public and IT professionals to report criminal online content in a secure and confidential way. The IWF works in partnership with the online industry, law enforcement, government, and international partners to minimise the availability of this content.
• Vodaphone Digital Parenting - Really comprehensive resource with advice and information primarily for parents but very useful for all.
• UK Safer Internet Centre - Here you can find out the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly. Also find a range of practical resources, news and events focusing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies. Also hosts the Professionals Online Safety Helpline - www.saferinternet.org.uk/helpline  which provides advice and help to professionals who work with children and young people in the UK, specifically tackling the area of e-safety. We provide support with all aspects of digital and online issues such as social networking sites, cyber-bullying, online gaming and child protection online. The Helpline aims to resolve issues professionals face about themselves, such as protecting professional identity and reputation, as well as young people in relation to online safety.