Digital technology provides our children with fantastic opportunities to learn, create, communicate and have fun. At OLA, we want our children to enjoy the benefits of being online while developing the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe, responsible and respectful.<\/p>\n
Keeping children safe online works best when home and school work together. Regular, open conversations about what children are doing online can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n
We encourage parents and carers to:<\/p>\n
Parental controls can help families manage content, communication, purchases, privacy and screen time<\/strong> across phones, tablets, games consoles and home internet.<\/p>\n Remember that controls should be used alongside regular conversations with your child \u2014 no parental control can replace helping children learn how to make safe choices online.<\/p>\n Games and apps change quickly, so rather than providing guides which can become outdated, we recommend using the trusted resources below for the latest advice and step-by-step guidance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Internet Matters<\/strong> NSPCC Online Safety<\/strong> CEOP Education<\/strong> One of the most important things we can do is make sure children know that they can always ask for help<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If something goes wrong online, encourage your child to:<\/p>\n STOP<\/strong> \u2013 Don’t reply or continue the conversation. If you have a concern about your child’s online safety, please contact the school for advice and support.<\/p>\n Together, we can help our children become confident, responsible and safe digital citizens.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83c\udf10 Internet Matters \u2013 Parent Advice<\/a><\/strong> Online Safety Digital technology provides our children with fantastic opportunities to learn, create, communicate and have fun. At OLA, we want our children to enjoy the benefits of being online while developing the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe, responsible and respectful. Keeping children safe online works best when home and school work … <\/p>\n\ud83c\udfae Games, Apps & Social Media<\/h2>\n
Trusted Online Safety Advice<\/h3>\n
\nPractical guides for parents covering popular games and apps, parental controls, screen time, online relationships, privacy and much more.<\/p>\n
\nAdvice about social media, online gaming, inappropriate content, parental controls and talking to children about their online lives.<\/p>\n
Trusted online safety information from the National Crime Agency, with age-appropriate advice and resources to help parents and carers keep children safe online. CEOP also provides information about getting help and reporting concerns.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcac Keep Talking<\/h2>\n
\nBLOCK<\/strong> \u2013 Block the person or account where appropriate.
\nREPORT<\/strong> \u2013 Use the reporting tools within the game, app or website.
\nTELL<\/strong> \u2013 Tell a trusted adult.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc9a NSPCC \u2013 Online Safety<\/a><\/strong>
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f CEOP Education \u2013 Parents & Carers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"