E-safety or Online Safety encompasses the internet, mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technologies. Schools have a responsibility to educate pupils about the benefits and risks of using technology.

As a parent or carer you play a key role in helping your child to stay safe online.

You don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your child stay safe online. There is plenty of advice and resources to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.

For tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online, you can visit:

UK Safer Internet Centre

NSPCC

Hampshire County Council

If you have any concerns about your child or someone you know being a victim of cyber bullying, the following organisations can offer support:

Anti-bullying alliance- Anti-Bullying Alliance

Childline- Childline | Childline

Kidscape-Help With Bullying (kidscape.org.uk)

To look up how to put Parental Controls on various devices, please visit:

Internet Matters: Parental Controls

Other useful websites include:

Youngminds- YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

National Online Safety- National Online Safety