“The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, the internet is always changing, and being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge. You may sometimes feel that your children have better technical skills than you do, however children and young people still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online.”

Throughout school we aim to teach children:

  • about the impact of cyber-bullying and what to do if they have been affected.
  • to be vigilant when communicating online recognising that people may not always be who they say they are and to be sensible about what they share.
  • to tell an adult they trust if something is upsetting them.
  • to question the reliability of information given through a web based source.
  • to search responsibly for information while using internet browsers.

We understand that much of our pupil’s use of the internet will occur at home, away from the school filters.

Please find below a list of useful websites, advice and resources that you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child.

Screen time guidance for under 5s

On 27 March 2026, the Government published advice on screen use for children aged 0-5 on the Best Start in Life website.

The early years are a critical period for children’s development. The advice offers practical, non-judgemental support to help families balance screen use with other activities.

The advice is informed by an expert panel’s independent report, which draws on quantitative and qualitative research, including engagement with parents, carers and stakeholders.

Additional Websites:

London Grid for Learning Parentsafe here

Internet Matters here

National College Online Safety Guides here

NSPCC keeping children safe online here

Childnet here

BBC Primary Internet Safety here

YouTube for Kids here

NSPCC  Children, phones and online safety here

Setting Parental Controls:

CEOP Education (part of the National Crime Agency) here

YouTube Parent Controls here

UK Safer Internet Centre here

Resources for children to use:

Child Friendly Search engines: Kidrex Swiggle 

Reception to Prep II –

CEOP Education Games here

Netsmartzkids here

Smartie the Penguin (Childnet) here

Prep III to VI –

Cybersprinters here

CEOP Education Games here

The National Online Safety group publish regular useful parental guides – you can see some of these here. These guides give an indication of age guidelines for many games, apps and social media sites so you can check whether your child should be using them or not.