Keeping Your Children Safe Online

At Broomhill Junior School, we are committed to ensuring that all children are safe while using the internet. Online safety is a shared responsibility between school and home, and we want to support parents and carers in navigating the digital world with their children.

What is Online Safety?

Online safety, or e-safety, involves educating children about using the internet responsibly, protecting their personal information, and avoiding risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online strangers.

Fostering A Secure Learning Environment Online Information

Please see below a leaflet, sharing what we do at Broomhill Junior School to foster a secure learning environment. 

Online Safety Policy and School Rules

Our Online Safety Policy can be found here, on our Policies section of the school website. 

Reporting Online Concerns

If you are worried about something your child has seen or experienced online, you can:

📌 Report to School – Contact the head-teacher or your child's class teacher, via the schools contact details on the school website, or via ClassDojo. 

📌 Report to CEOP – If you are concerned about online abuse, visit CEOP to report it.

📌 Contact NSPCC – Call 0808 800 5000 for advice.

Useful Websites and Support

Here are some excellent websites for online safety resources in England:

1. UK Safer Internet Centre – https://saferinternet.org.uk

   • Provides advice, resources, and guidance on keeping children safe online, including information specifically for parents and carers.

2. NSPCC - Online Safety – https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

   • Offers advice on how to talk to children about online safety and use parental controls.

3. ThinkUKnow (by CEOP) – https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk

   • A government-supported resource with age-appropriate advice, interactive activities, and information on reporting concerns.

4. Internet Matters – https://www.internetmatters.org

   • Provides tailored guidance for parents on setting parental controls, social media safety, and tackling online risks.

5. Childnet – https://www.childnet.com

   • Offers educational resources, safety tips, and guides to support parents, carers, and teachers.

6. Parent Zone – https://parentzone.org.uk

   • A resource hub for digital parenting, including social media guides and online safety tips.

7. National Online Safety – https://nationalonlinesafety.com

   • Provides downloadable guides for parents on popular apps, games, and online safety trends.

8. Ofcom - Media Literacy – https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/media-literacy

   • Insights into children’s online behaviour, media use, and digital literacy.

9. BBC Own It – https://www.bbc.com/ownit

   • A child-friendly website with interactive videos and articles about staying safe online.

10. Get Safe Online – https://www.getsafeonline.org

• A broader cybersecurity website with advice on protecting personal data, fraud prevention, and internet safety.