A full copy of our Online Safety Policy can be accessed below:
The internet is essential in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. As children move up through the school their access to various types of technology increases and it stands to reason that their exploration and curiosity increases too. The positives of the digital world overwhelmingly outweigh the negatives but children, schools and parents all need to be aware of various online risks.
We at Norbridge Academy follow the SMART Rules:
Norbridge Academy Online Safety Newsletter
Please find below the monthly edition of our Online Safety Newsletter. The newsletter is full of information for parents/carers about how children can stay safe online and will showcase valuable facts about websites, social media apps and games that primary school children may have access to.
In order to ensure that all of our pupils stay safe online at home and school, we have created a set of E-Safety rules:
E-Safety Rules
1) Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.
2) Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.
3) Keep your privacy settings as high as possible
4) Never give out your passwords
5) Don’t befriend people you don’t know
6) Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do
7) Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are
8) Think carefully about what you say before you post something online
9) Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude
10) If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.
Useful Links:
We do not allow mobile phones in school, which combats phone bullying here, but we know that mobiles are used outside school. You can help your child by talking to them about how to report or block unkind messages/calls on social media platforms. For more information please visit Bullying on social media | Childline
What are the dangers/risks to my child from the internet?
| Content (child is exposed to this material) | Contact (child is communicating) | Conduct (child is actively involved) | |
| Commercial | Adverts/spams | Personal information given | Illegal downloads Gambling Hacking Financial scams |
| Aggressive | Violent content | Bullying Stalking | Bullying others |
| Sexual | Pornographic images/text | Groomed Meeting strangers | Uploading inappropriate material |
| Values | Racism Bias Misleading information | Is subject to persuasion (eating disorders & self-harm) | Providing misleading information to others |
Information on the table was taken from “Safer Children in a Digital World” – a report by Dr Tanya Byron.
You can download for free the report or its summary on the 10 years since the Byron Review | NSPCC Learning
Safer Internet Day 2024
Safer Internet Day 2024 will take place on the 6th of February 2024, with celebrations and learning based around the theme Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.
Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration will help support children attending Norbridge Academy promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology.
Children will be participating in a range of activities throughout the day to raise awareness of online safety.
To find out more please visit Safer Internet Day 2024 – UK Safer Internet Centr
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