Online Safety
At Horn Park, we strive to develop the technological skills needed to allow our pupils to explore digital media and access the wider world. Every year we continue to see a societal shift to technology and the increase of its use in our daily lives. Children increasingly use technology and the Internet to learn, play, communicate and to be creative. While an incredibly useful tool, the Internet presents risks and dangers that children may struggle to navigate if they are not shown how to. As in the real world, this duty falls to the adults in their lives.
In our Computing and PSHE curriculum, we explore the risks of online activity and support them in understanding the ways they can be safe both at school and home. By continuing these conversations and being aware of what apps and sites their children are using adults at home can support their children’s safety.
Consistent discussion and open-minded interest will help your child to feel relaxed and more comfortable to approach a trusted adult when they do have any concerns.
If you have any concerns or would like to develop your own understanding of online safety please talk to your child’s teacher or a member of the leadership team, attend one of parents' workshops offered throughout the year or explore some of the suggested sites below.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Information, Advice and Support to Keep Children Safe Online (internetmatters.org)