Keeping our children safe is everyone’s responsibility.

Our first NSPCC and O2 Guru workshop took place on Monday 12 November 2018, this was led by Mrs Burkinshaw through her role with the NSPCC and, most importantly, as one of our parents.

The workshop provided parents with information on how to ensure their children are safe whilst online, how to set up parental controls and technical advice.  Further information can be found at: https://www.nspcc.org.uk and https://www.o2.co.uk/help/nspcc

“The YouGov survey of more than 2,000 parents of children aged 8 to 13 suggests a worrying ‘digital delay’, as parents may be postponing conversations with their kids about staying safe online.

The findings reveal that although 91% of 8 year olds use the internet at least once a week, on average parents think that children should be at least 9 before tackling issues of online safety with them.” (NSPCC website).

In school, the children learn more about internet safety, cyber resilience and develop their knowledge of digital literacy, coding and computing science using iPads, PCs, laptops and our new Active Panels in the senior classes.

If you have a wellbeing concern about a child who attends Troon Primary School and Early Years Centre, please contact, in the first instance, Ms A Roan, Head Teacher on 01292 690069. Alternatively, call  01292 614335 or e-mail ‘childwellbeingconcerns@south-ayrshire.gov.uk’

 

For a collection of useful Internet Safety websites, please visit our Internet Safety and Family Guides