Cliftonville Primary School & Pre-School Soaring to success. Every child. Every day.
Advice and support for Parents and Carers
Online safety is an increasingly important part of keeping children safe at Cliftonville Primary & Pre-School. All pupils are taught how to stay safe and behave appropriately online, but this approach is only successful if we work together and reinforce safe behaviour at home too.
Whilst for many children and adults, gaming and watching a film can be an enjoyable activity, it is essential that parents ensure that their children play or watch age appropriate video games and films and discuss safe behaviour.
We have recently had children talking about games they play and films they have seen, that are clearly age inappropriate for them.
We strongly recommend that you talk with your child(ren) about the types of games that they are playing and films they watch. If you’re not sure what they are or what is involved, ask them to show you. If you have any concerns or require support with any issue arising, then speak to Mr Clayson or a DSL directly.
For general information about keeping your child safe online, you may like to visit the websites below for information:
You may like some information about increasing or adding parental controls to your child's mobile phone. You can click on the links below to the appropriate provider:
The BBC Own It website is a fantastic resource designed to protect and support children using the internet:
Own It - A place to help you boss your life online - Own It - BBC
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Signposting for children and young people
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking on the link here: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre -
Here are some useful sites to help keep you safe online:
Keeping 4-7 year olds safe: 4-7s | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)
Keeping 8-10 year olds safe online:
Keeping children safe online (tips for parents):
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.
Signposting for adult stakeholders
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who have been forced or manipulated into taking part, or are being pressured to take part, in sexual activity of any kind. This can be both online and offline. The CEOP Safety Centre offers information and advice for children and young people, parents and carers and professionals. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking on the link below.
Online bullying or other online concerns should not be reported to CEOP and children and young people should be directed to speak to an adult they trust, and/or referred to Childline, if they would like to speak to someone about how they are feeling.
NSPCC
The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity. Their website is full of support and advice about how to deal with concerns.
http://nspcc.org.uk/
Here are some links to other websites that you might find useful:
Self harm
Finding out that your child is self-harming can be upsetting and stressful.
With the right help most people who self-harm do recover, but it can take time.
You can help your child by being there to listen and to support them. It is important to remember that you are not alone.
You may like to click on these links to find some support:
Self-harm: advice for parents - With You (wearewithyou.org.uk)