Bowmansgreen Primary
School Online Safety
Our pupils are growing up in a world of ever-changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology is a largely positive aspect of modern life, we cannot ignore the risks that can be associated. The challenge for parents, carers and teachers is to make sure our children are aware and understand how to be safe when using the internet and related technologies. Mrs Fleming includes weekly updates on how to keep our children safe online in our newsletters.
In school, the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning provides for a safe and secure online environment. We understand that much of our pupil's use of the internet will occur at home, away from the school filters. Below you will find useful advice and resources that you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child.
A parents guide to discovering digital at Primary School
How to start a conversation about digital safety with your child
Online safety tips for parents of children 0-5 Year Olds
Online safety tips for parents of children 6-10 Year Olds
Online safety tips for parents of children 11-13 Year Olds
The number of apps and social media channels your child could be exposed to grow all the time, as does an app's functionality. We recommend you take a look at the helpful parent and carer guides below to ensure you know what they do, how you can limit their features as well as recommended age restrictions.
Parent Guide to Virtual Reality
Parent Guide to World of Warcraft
Find out about the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP), set up to ensure that so that all agencies and organisations that work with children and young people, work together to keep children safe.