{"id":543,"date":"2021-03-01T12:28:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T12:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/?page_id=543"},"modified":"2026-04-07T19:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:26:36","slug":"internet-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/parental-information\/internet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"393\">At Bowmore Primary School, we recognise that digital technology plays an important role in children\u2019s lives. It offers exciting opportunities for learning, creativity and communication\u2014but also presents risks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"588\">Online safety is a key part of our <strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"486\">Health and Wellbeing and Digital Learning curriculum<\/strong>, and we take a whole-school approach to ensuring children are safe, confident and responsible online.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1647\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/parental-information\/internet-safety\/img_4126-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1260,945\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774868904&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003448275862069&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4126 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2-300x225.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2-1024x768.jpeg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1647\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2.jpeg 1260w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07192627\/IMG_4126-2-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rby0j1\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"633\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83d\udcbb <strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"633\">Learning to Stay Safe Online<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"736\">Children are taught how to use technology safely and responsibly. This includes understanding how to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"953\">\n<li data-section-id=\"191yoim\" data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"791\">Stay safe when using the internet, games and apps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ghkoon\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"824\">Protect personal information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sn01ja\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"860\">Communicate respectfully online<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o7mgbj\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"903\">Recognise and report unsafe situations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c2918r\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"953\">Think critically about what they see and read<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1089\">Online safety is embedded across learning and reinforced through class discussions and whole-school events such as Safer Internet Day.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"iRights Animated Film\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/134656143?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10zxykp\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1152\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83e\udd16 <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1152\">Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1275\">Children are increasingly using tools powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/keeping-children-safe\/online-safety\/talking-to-children-about-ai\/\"><strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1235\">artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/a>, such as chatbots and image generators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1300\">We support children to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1522\">\n<li data-section-id=\"n0a768\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1349\">Use AI tools responsibly to support learning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oxfcor\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1404\">Understand that not all online content is accurate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9l9vs7\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1463\">Recognise risks such as misinformation and fake images<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cyhz6l\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1522\">Ask questions and think critically about what they see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8qw4r5\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1565\"><span role=\"text\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1565\">Understanding Online Risks<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1619\">Children learn about different types of online risk:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10jnixq\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1633\">Content<\/strong> \u2013 seeing harmful or inappropriate material<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r381ch\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1717\"><strong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1692\">Contact<\/strong> \u2013 unsafe communication<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1skd454\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1767\"><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1731\">Conduct<\/strong> \u2013 behaviour such as cyberbullying<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y2aiww\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1814\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1784\">Commercial<\/strong> \u2013 scams and online spending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1903\">We encourage all children to speak to a trusted adult if something online worries them.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1908\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1x63f0e\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1956\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83e\udd1d <strong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1956\">Working in Partnership with Families<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2112\">Online safety works best when schools and families work together. We encourage open conversations and shared responsibility in supporting children online.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19f0ylk\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2161\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2161\">Top Tips for Parents and Carers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2679\">\n<li data-section-id=\"niw8hl\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2234\"><strong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2183\">Talk regularly<\/strong> with your child about what they are doing online<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i3c0x3\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2297\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2261\">Set clear boundaries<\/strong> around screen time and device use<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m4ap7w\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2354\"><strong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2325\">Use parental controls<\/strong> on devices, apps and games<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjifxr\" data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2406\"><strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2384\">Know the apps and games<\/strong> your child is using<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"195hgss\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2504\"><strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2431\">Encourage openness<\/strong>\u2014make sure your child knows they can tell you if something worries them<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nv7m0h\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2557\"><strong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2540\">Keep devices in shared spaces<\/strong> where possible<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kza7h1\" data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2615\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2613\">Remind children not to share personal information<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m1h8wv\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2679\"><strong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2647\">Support critical thinking<\/strong>\u2014not everything online is true<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2684\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xkccdq\" data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2715\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2715\">Support and Advice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2758\">You may find these organisations helpful:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2893\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wan0ba\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2782\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nspcc.org.uk\/keeping-children-safe\/online-safety\/\">NSPCC Online Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n1nf9n\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2812\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/info-advice\/bullying-abuse-safety\/online-mobile-safety\/report-remove\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20597026949&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-tqi5uXFkwMVtpxQBh1nawYzEAAYASAAEgLUgvD_BwE\">Childline \/ Report Remove<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1itfytv\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2864\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceop.police.uk\/Safety-Centre\/\">CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hlx811\" data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2893\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saferinternet.org.uk\/\">UK Safer Internet Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2898\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"sqktfz\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2922\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83c\udf08 <strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2922\">Our Approach<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2954\">We aim to ensure all children:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3144\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xmdohl\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2989\">Feel safe and supported online<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r83832\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3036\">Develop skills to make responsible choices<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ajxofy\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3088\">Understand how to protect themselves and others<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19ghu6p\" data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3144\">Use technology positively to support their learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Bowmore Primary School, we recognise that digital technology plays an important role in children\u2019s lives. 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