As part of our safeguarding training pathway, staff receive regular online safety training. 

As technology evolves, so do the associated risks. At Kirkby La Thorpe, we are committed to ensuring our learners develop the skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world safely. Across the school, we aim to model and teach the positive, safe, and responsible use of technology. We encourage our learners to recognise the choices they have when engaging with technology and strive to use it, including social media, in a way that reflects our values of responsibility and positivity.

To support children to stay safe you could:

Please click the link below for our Online Safety Guide for our parents/carers. 

Keep up to date with the latest technology

Familiarise yourself with the newest digital platforms, social media apps and trends that your child is using/viewing and discuss the dangers and safety measures with your child(ren).

Open communications

Maintain open and honest communication with your child(ren) about the online activities.

Encourage them to share any concerns or experiences they have encountered online (promoting a safe space where they won’t get into trouble).

Set boundaries

Establish clear guidelines on screen time, online content and acceptable online behaviour.

Consider using parental controls (including software) to help enforce the boundaries.

Privacy and personal information

Teach your child(ren) not to share personal information such as their full names, address, school or phone numbers online.

Explain the importance of strong, unique passwords and the risks of sharing them.

Cyberbullying awareness

Make sure your child knows how to recognise and report cyberbullying incidents.

Encourage empathy and kindness in the online interactions.

Online stranger danger

Make sure your child knows how to recognise and report cyberbullying incidents.

Encourage sympathy and kindness in their online interactions.

Social media safety

Only use age-appropriate apps.

Discuss the implications of sharing photos and information on social media.

Ensure privacy settings are used on profiles belonging to children.

Content filtering

Consider using content filters to block inappropriate and harmful content.

Learn about the built-in safety features of devices and apps your child(ren) use.

Online gaming

Discuss the importance of respectful and kind gaming behaviour.

Beware of in-game chats and communications.

Don’t link bank accounts to gaming accounts or discuss the importance in-app game purchases.