Online Safety

What should I do if I’m worried about my child’s safety online?

Talk to your child about the websites that they use. By understanding and involving yourself in their internet use, you're helping to keep them safe
Be positive about the internet and remember that it is a fantastic learning and communication tool
Try not to overreact to minor issues. If your child worries that you may take away their internet access, they could become secretive and hide problems from you
Keep PCs, laptops and games consoles out of bedrooms wherever possible. Having the laptop in a family room makes it easier for you to monitor your child's internet use, whilst still giving them privacy
Set clear ground rules and expectations for your child's online behaviour. If they understand what is and isn't acceptable, it may help them to navigate any problems in the future

Information and Advice 

Information and advice for parents and carers around the safe use of technology is available from Northamptonshire Children's Trust

Useful Online Safety Weblinks 

	Bullying UK
	ChildLine
	NSPCC
	Parent Info
	Safer Internet
	Stay Safe Online
	ThinkUKnow

Documents

• Acceptable Use Policy download_for_offline
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• KS1 Online Saftey and Email Rules download_for_offline
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• KS2 Online Saftey and Email Rules download_for_offline
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• Parental Controls for Mobile Phones download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineParental Controls for Mobile Phones
• Parents Guide to Instagram download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineParents Guide to Instagram
• Parents Guide to Snapchat download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineParents Guide to Snapchat
• TikTok Advice for Parents download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineTikTok Advice for Parents