Digital technology opens up a wealth of opportunities for children and has become a big part of how they develop, discover and see the wider world. The internet and social media has changed the way children interact and share their lives so it is really important to have regular conversations with them about what they are sharing online. In school, our pupils learn about internet safety and digital resilience as part of the Technologies and Health and Wellbeing curriculum.
As a parent, it can be difficult to stay on top of all the different apps and sites that children are using. Below are links to a range of resources that will help you to stay up-to-date with technological advances and ensure that you can help your child to stay safe and become a ‘good digital citizen’.
- ICT User Agreement
- Parentzone
- Internet Matters
- NSPCC Online Safety
- Keeping safe online at home
- Net Aware – Find out about everything there is to know about Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and the like.
- A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
- East Renfrewshire Internet Safety Powerpoint
- Think You Know website
- CEOP website
