Online Safety

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Family Pairing

A number of social apps allow parents to manage accounts through family pairing - helping manage screen time, restrict content and manage who children are talking to and sharing content with.

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Online Saftey Podcast

Our pupils share their knowledge and understanding around online safety which will help the school plan future lessons on the subject. For more podcasts on this subject please visit our Blogs and Podcasts Page.

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The following resources are available to help parents and carers address any concerns they may have or guidance they require around their children's online activity and presence:

West Sussex Digital Safety Team - Staying Safe Online

Online resources, Facebook and X/Twitter accounts to follow for regular updates and support.

Internet Matters

A not-for-profit organisation offering child internet safety advice to parents, carers and professionals.

Ask About Games

A good online resource for gaming guides and recommendations, with advice on parental controls and the best games to play online as a family.

CEOP (Chid Exploitation and Online Protection)

The place to report any online concerns and seek advise from the relevant authorities.

Supporting Young Girls' Wellbeing Online

Guidance for parents and carers of girls aged 9+.

Supporting SEND Children With Their Online Experience

Internet Matters have a range of guides and advice hubs available for parents of neurodivergent children including connecting and sharing online and advice around online gaming .

Year 6 To Year 7 Digital Transition

Internet Matters provides advice on the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 and the digital impacts this can have with many children being given smartphones for the first time.

Smartphone Free Childhood

Smartphone Free Children is a campaign advocating restricted use of smartphones for children under 16. It offers information and alternatives to parents.

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