Online Safety
Online safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. We also want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.
At Home
As a parent, you'll know how important the internet is to children - they use it to learn, play, socialise and express themselves. It's a highly creative place of amazing opportunities. But the technology children use every day can seem a bit daunting and you might worry about the risks your child can face online - such as bullying, contact from strangers or the possibility of them seeing illegal or inappropriate content.
You can download a simple checklist here that may help you start to protect your children online and decrease the risks they face. Or you can engage with your children regarding their use of the internet while at home. Here are some conversation starter ideas from www.childnet.com
Ask your children to tell you about the sites they like to visit and what they enjoy doing online.
Ask them about how they stay safe online. What tips do they have for you, and where did they learn them? What is OK and not OK to share?
Ask them if they know where to go for help, where to find the safety advice, privacy settings and how to report or block on the services they use.
Encourage them to help. Perhaps they can show you how to do something better online or they might have a friend who would benefit from their help and support.
Think about how you use the internet as a family. What could you do to get more out of the internet together and further enjoy your lives online.
Parent Resources
To try and help parents with the fast moving and changing world of internet and social media, we've suggested a few internet sites and materials below to help your child navigate the online world safely.
Privacy settings are an important part of keeping our young children safe and you can find out more information about them here.
For more information you can download our online safety policy here and if you have any questions, please let the School Office know.
For details on remote learning, visit our remote learning page here.
Useful Links and Materials
Parent Guides To Social Media and Other Online Services
Fortnite
Useful Documents
Protecting Children On Smartphones
Main Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6AT
Executive Headteacher - Mrs Parmjit Atwal
Head of School - Mr Harry Rickels
School Business Officer - Ms Rachel Langford
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) - Mrs L Goodwin
Chair of Governors - Mr Steve Bramley (email: s.bramley@horsleywoodhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk)
For any enquiries, please contact Ms. Langford or Mrs. Stevens on the following number or email:
01332880403
info@horsleywoodhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk
