Online Safety

Online Safety for Parents and Carers

At Barham Church of England Primary School, safeguarding children online is an important part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities.

Online safety is taught through Computing, PSHE and Relationships Education and is reinforced whenever pupils use technology. Children learn how to protect personal information, communicate respectfully, recognise unreliable or harmful content, seek help and use new technology—including artificial intelligence—safely and responsibly.

Effective online safety depends on school and families working together. Open, calm conversations help children feel confident about telling an adult when something has worried or upset them.

Helping your child stay safe online

Parents and carers can support children by:

* talking regularly about the games, apps, websites and online content they use;

* checking age ratings and privacy, location and communication settings;

* using appropriate parental controls;

* agreeing clear family expectations for devices, gaming and screen time;

* reminding children never to share passwords or personal information;

* encouraging children to question whether online information, images or videos are genuine;

* discussing the responsible use of artificial intelligence;

* showing children how to block and report inappropriate content; and

* reassuring children that they can ask for help without immediately losing access to their device.

Reporting a concern

If something online has made your child feel worried or unsafe, save any relevant evidence, block or report the account where appropriate and contact the school if the concern may affect your child’s safety or wellbeing.

Concerns about online sexual abuse or grooming can be reported through the CEOP Safety Centre

Trusted advice for families is also available through:

Kids Online Safety – government guidance for parents

UK Safer Internet Centre

CEOP Safety Centre

Our school safeguarding and online safety policies are available on the Policies page of our website. Please contact the school office if you would like further advice or support.

Online Safety Newsletters 2025-26

Parent/Carer information next session online 2026-27

30 min followed by 15 min Q&A if required.

Autumn: Wednesday 30th September 2026 – 4pm – 4.45pm

• Online Safety Briefing - this session will cover all aspects of children's online lives and will cover the risks associated, the latest trends and data and guidance on how you can support their online lives.

Spring: Tuesday 26th January 2027 – 9.30am – 10.15am

• Topic TBC once we have further information about the social media ban.

Summer: Wednesday 5th May 2027 – 4pm – 4.45pm

• Topic TBC once we have further information about the social media ban.

Notes:

• No pre-registration is required before any session.

• A meeting link/instructions will be provided before each session for you to share.

• A recording of each session will be provided following each session


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