Being online is an integral part of children and young people’s lives. Social media, online games, websites and apps can be accessed through mobile phones, computers, laptops and tablets – all of which form a part of children and young people’s online world.

The internet and online technology provides new opportunities for young people’s learning and growth, but it can also expose them to new types of risks.

E-safety is a fundamental part of our safeguarding and child protection measures.

We aim to ensure that our school’s online procedures keep children safe, and to teach them about online safety, in and outside of school.

We foster an open environment in which children are encouraged to ask any questions and participate in an ongoing conversation about the benefits and dangers of the online world.

NEW - Holbrook School subscribes to the West Sussex Digital Safety School Package, which provides parents with access to an Online Safety parent webinar recording.  The link is https://vimeo.com/929784539/5a62ea2819?share=copy 

Support

These pages provide advice, support and resources for parents and carers.  As always, please contact the school if you have a concern about online safety either at home or in school.

• Internet matters - online resources and advice to support families
  To help families adjusting to a “new normal” following the measures taken to stop the spread of coronavirus, they’ve created this dedicated space to provide expert advice, resources and tools to make the best use of tech.

• Net aware - Let's keep kids safe online
  From O2 and the NSPCC

• Thinkuknow
  Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.

• UK Safer Internet Centre
  Promotes the safe and responsible use of technology for young people.

• Guide to screen addictions and responsible digital use
  Take control and ensure your digital devices have a positive impact on your life

Online safety guides