Online Safety for parents
At Harper Green School, online safety is an important part of safeguarding and is embedded throughout our curriculum and pastoral programme. We work closely with parents and carers to help students use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.
Below you'll find a selection of trusted organisations offering practical advice, guidance and support on a range of online safety topics, including social media, gaming, parental controls and reporting concerns.
Useful Online Safety Resources
The organisations below provide trusted advice, guidance and support to help parents and carers keep children safe online.
Thinkuknow - www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parentsAdvice from the National Crime Agency for parents, carers and young people, covering topics such as social media, gaming, online relationships and digital wellbeing.
CEOP (ClickCEOP) - www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre
If you are worried about online sexual abuse, exploitation or grooming, concerns can be reported directly to CEOP through the ClickCEOP reporting service.
Internet Matters - www.internetmatters.org
Expert advice for parents, including age-specific guidance, parental controls, screen time support and advice on popular apps, games and devices.
NSPCC Net Aware - www.net-aware.org.uk
Reviews and guidance on the latest social media platforms, apps and games, helping parents understand the online services their children use.
UK Safer Internet Centre - saferinternet.org.uk
Practical advice, guides and resources to help families stay safe online, including information about privacy settings, parental controls and online scams.
Understanding Instagram (PDF) – A practical guide to Instagram, including privacy settings, safety features and advice for parents.
If you have any concerns about your child's online safety or digital wellbeing, please contact the school.