Online safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using Information Technology.

• online safety concerns safeguarding children and young people in the digital world
• online safety emphasises learning to understand and use technologies in a positive way.
• online safety is less about restriction and more about education about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online.
• online safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school.

Pupils at Lever Edge learn about  online safety in Computing lessons, PSHE lessons and in Assemblies as well as in other lessons. Below are several resources and online safety tips for Parents and Carers on how to help children remain safe whilst on the net.

• Parent Online Safety Workshop Feb23.pdf
   
• Parents Tik Tok information
   
• What to do if your child has seen something inappropriate online

• The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
  Blog on protecting children on the internet

• SICT E-Safety Blog
  Schools ICT have a blog which they keep updated for both parents and children regarding e-safety.

• Thinkuknow
  Protecting your child from abuse online

• Parents Protect
  The internet and children

• Know It All
  E-safety guide for parents