E-Safety
Keeping Children Safe Online
At Silver Birch Primary School, we recognise that technology plays an important role in children's learning, communication and daily lives. While the internet offers fantastic opportunities for education, creativity and connection, it is also important that children learn how to use digital technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.
Online safety is taught throughout our curriculum and is regularly reinforced through assemblies, classroom activities and discussions. We encourage children to become confident digital citizens who can enjoy the benefits of technology whilst understanding how to stay safe online.
We believe that the most effective approach is a strong partnership between home and school. Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting safe online behaviours, talking openly with their children about their online experiences and helping them make sensible choices when using devices, apps, games and social media.
Top Tips for Parents and Carers
- Talk regularly with your child about what they do online.
- Keep devices in family spaces where possible.
- Check age ratings on games, apps and social media platforms.
- Use parental controls and privacy settings.
- Encourage your child to speak to a trusted adult if something online makes them feel worried, upset or uncomfortable.
- Remind children never to share personal information, passwords or images online.
- Take an interest in the websites, apps, games and content your child enjoys.
Useful Online Safety Websites
NSPCC Talking to your child about online safety
We Are Here to Help
If you have any concerns about your child's online safety, please do not hesitate to contact school. Our staff are always happy to offer advice, discuss concerns and help signpost families to additional support where needed.
By working together, we can help our children become responsible, respectful and safe users of technology, ready to thrive in an increasingly digital world.