• Computing

Online safety advice

As your child grows and becomes more independent, it is only natural that they take this independence online. In our teenage years we explore, try new things and sometimes push boundaries and take risks, this is an essential part of growing up.

With all of the potential that the online world and new technology offers, young people now have access to huge opportunities. They use technology to express themselves, explore, and be creative; it has changed the way they communicate.

The internet has changed all of our lives and your child has grown up during this change. Many of the things that confuse, baffle or even scare us, are part of the everyday for them. For many of us, this can all be a bit too much.  Whether you’re a technophobe or a technophile, it’s still likely that you’ll be playing catch-up with the way your child is using the internet.

Vist the CEOP parent info website  for guidance and information on many topics such as selfies, webcams and social media.

You can watch a short presentation from Mr Doherty, Head of Computing, who gives online safety advice for parents

At the bottom of this page, there are some useful parent guides.