Online Safety

Children today are growing up in an increasingly online world and it’s essential that we are doing all that we can to support and guide their digital journey. Click here to view MGL Online Safety hub for more information on apps & games, social media and online safety topics.

Click here for more information on how to set up parent controls online
Click here for online safety information in your language
Click here for information on ‘doxing’ (online threat to privacy)

Online safety is an important part of keeping our children safe at Faith Primary Academy.

Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.
Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online. Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.

Search Engines:
Please note that no search engine is ever 100% safe but below provides some links to some “safer” search engines:
Swiggle

Reporting
If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:
CEOP

Helpful links to look at with your family

Think You Know
Age 5 – 7

Think You Know
Age 8 – 10

Think You Know
Age 11 – 13

Tips for staying safe online:

• Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don’t know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.
• Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.

Parents
If you would like help and advice about online safety, social media and gaming including age ratings please visit these helpful websites
MGL World Online Safety 
MGL World Online Safety Parent Hub

NSPCC advice for keeping children safe: gaming online

What are the risks of online games?

• Children may view inappropriate or upsetting content if they play games that aren’t suitable for their age. This could include sexual or violent material. It might be in-game content or produced by other players.
• Some players can be abusive towards others or try to exlude them from the game. Some players may also hack another user’s account or try to steal and destroy their virtual possessions. This can be as upsetting for a young person as if it happened in real life.
• Children may play with adults they don’t know. People of all ages play games. Some adults may exploit this and try to build an emotional connection with a child for the purpose of grooming.
• Some children may find it hard to stop playing games or find that gaming is getting the way of them doing other activities.

5 ways to help children play safe

1. Check the game’s content
2. Know how to mute, block and report
3. Be Share Aware
4. Activate safety settings
5. Keep the conversation going

Online games: helping children to keep safe

School eSafety Rules
Remember the esafety rules we have in school.

Online Information
Want to know more? Read below for information and advice for staying safe online

Childline
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. They are there for you online, on the phone, anytime. Click here to chat to Childline online

Internet Safety Centre
Click here for the CEOP Safety Centre for help with online abuse

Cyber Café (Ages 8-10)
CEOP has been working with Becta, the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the Internet Proficiency group and GridClub to create this cool Cyber Café. Click here now to help Griff and his friends stay safe while using email, chat areas, mobiles and other new technologies!