E-Safety

Our vision –  ‘Developing ICT knowledge and skills for all our futures’

 Article 19 – ‘You have the right to be kept safe’ 

Internet Safety @ Cwmrhydyceirw Primary

ICT has become a life-skill and digital competency is vital to access life-long learning and employment. We believe that it is advisable for parents to consider the importance of e-safety when allowing their children access to the internet at home.

These features of the Internet make it an invaluable resource used by millions of people every day …

• the internet is an open communications channel available to all.
• applications such as the World Wide Web (the ‘Web’), e-mail and chat all transmit information over the Internet to many locations in the world at low cost.
• anyone can send messages, discuss ideas and publish material with little restriction.

We need to be aware that:

• some of the material is published for an adult audience and is unsuitable for pupils.
• some people use the Web to publish information on weapons, crime and racism that would be more restricted elsewhere.
• e‑mail and chat communication could also provide opportunities for adults to make contact with children for inappropriate reasons.

The internet is an essential element in 21^st century life for education, business and social interaction. Let’s make sure we are ‘S.M.A.R.T’ online at all times!! Remember S.M.A.R.T? Read more here…

The links below will provide resources/information linked to e-safety suitable for children and parents/carers. Please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff about how we monitor e-safety at Cwmrhydyceirw.

Children

There are lots of great things about social media, apps and games, life wouldn’t be the same without them for most of us. But sometimes things can go wrong and you might feel like you are in an unsafe or upsetting situation. If you ever feel like this, remember speak to a trusted adult.

We all want to keep our online experiences positive and so HWB has created this area to help you make sense of some of the issues that you might have to deal with. The information pages also include advice on what to do and where to turn for help if you are worried about something online. Some of these pages may be explored in school as part of your online learning lessons, you can also explore them at home with your trusted adults.

Parents and Carers

At CRC, every year we celebrate and take part in Safer Internet week during the spring term. The Digital Whizz Kids usually deliver an assembly for the school, followed by a talk with our local PCSO. Each class will then enjoy different activities linked to the theme of Safer Internet week. If you would like to know more information about Safer Internet week, follow the link below.

There is also plenty of guidance for parents and carers on the HWB platform, ranging from gaming and age restrictions, generative AI, social media, messaging and video chats. Follow this link here.

Alternatively, the following PDF documents are useful as a quick guide, offering information on potential risks and providing some useful advice.

Spotlight on Gaming

Spotlight on Social Media

Spotlight on Generative AI

Further recommended links for internet safety;