Online Safety at Blackfell Primary School
We are committed to helping our children become confident, responsible and respectful users of technology. Online safety is taught throughout our curriculum and is regularly revisited through computing lessons, assemblies, workshops and themed events.
The digital world offers fantastic opportunities for learning, creativity and communication. By working together with parents and carers, we can help children develop the knowledge and judgement they need to use technology safely and positively.
If Something Goes Wrong
We want all children to know that they should never deal with online worries alone. If a child sees something upsetting, receives an unkind message or feels uncomfortable about anything they experience online, they should:
- Stop and not respond.
- Save any evidence where appropriate.
- Block or report the user if possible.
- Tell a trusted adult immediately.
Helpful Websites for Parents and Carers
Childnet: https://www.childnet.com
Thinkuknow (CEOP): https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
NSPCC Online Safety: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety
Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org
UK Safer Internet Centre: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk
Parental Controls
Parental Controls give you some control over the content that can be viewed on devices connected to your home network. These include PC's, Laptops,
If you are worried about what your child may be accessing on your home network, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to arrange to have these restrictions enabled on your account or see the below guides from a few different providers.
Sky Broadband Parental Control
TalkTalk Broadband Parental Control
How We Teach Online Safety
At Blackfell Primary School, online safety is a key part of our commitment to safeguarding and preparing children for life in a digital world. We teach online safety through our Computing and PSHE curricula, as well as through assemblies, themed events and regular classroom discussions.
Our aim is to equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence to use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully. Lessons are tailored to be age-appropriate and build progressively as children move through the school.
Children are taught to:
- Protect their personal information and understand the importance of privacy.
- Recognise and respond to online risks, including cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
- Communicate respectfully and responsibly when using digital platforms.
- Think critically about information they find online and identify trustworthy sources.
- Understand the impact of their digital footprint and online behaviour.
- Report concerns and seek support from trusted adults when needed.
- Develop healthy habits and maintain a positive balance between online and offline activities.
We regularly revisit key online safety messages throughout the year to ensure children understand how to stay safe in an ever-changing digital environment. Through open discussion, practical activities and real-life scenarios, pupils learn how to make safe choices and become responsible digital citizens.
We also work closely with parents and carers, sharing guidance and resources to help reinforce online safety messages at home. By working together, we can support children to enjoy the benefits of technology while staying safe, happy and confident online.
