Being online is an integral part of the lives of children today. They are having to navigate growing up with the advantages and disadvantages of social media in a way no other generation has.

At North Ferriby CE Primary, online safety is of the upmost importance and as such, is woven throughout the whole curriculum. As with other subjects the understanding and support of our parents, carers and the wider community is essential to truly embed awareness and good practice in our children.  We all have a role to play.

The internet, on the whole, is an inspiring and positive place packed with amazing resources which enable children and young people to connect, communicate and create in so many ways, using a range of devices. Within school we think it is really important that the children become confident users of the internet.  Therefore, for both Computing and other curriculum subjects, children will frequently use tablets, laptops and computers.

However, the internet is always changing.  The challenge is, how do we keep up to date with these changes and the technology our children and young people use?

Even though you may sometimes feel your children have better technical skills than you do, they still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online. They need support to ensure their personal safety and care for their emotional health.

Thankfully there are some really good sources of help, which we have included here. The links/documents below and to the right give a range of information in relation to online safety for both children and parents to access.

Please take some time to take a look at these resources and always speak to your child’s teacher for further information if required.