Online Safety

We have extensive security measures in place in school, which are monitored regularly, to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material.

Any online safety incidents are recorded and managed in accordance with our Online Policy. Being safe online is taught to all pupils explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online. Staying safe online is discussed in every Computing lesson.

We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.

​It’s essential to be realistic – banning the internet or technology will not work and it often makes a child less likely to report a problem. Education around safe use is essential. Here is the updated Parent Online Safety booklet, which includes an overview of key parental controls. This is updated on an annual basis (next update scheduled July 2026).

Online Safety Newsletters 2025

Parent/Carer information sessions online

These are available on a termly basis and are 30 min followed by 15 min Q&A if required.

Autumn: Wednesday 1st October 2025 – 4pm – 4.45pm

• Online Safety Briefing - this session will cover all aspects of children's online lives and will

cover the risks associated, the latest trends and data and guidance on how you can support

their online lives.

Spring: Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 9.30am – 10.15am

• Guide to online gaming - this will include latest trends and emerging threats and will focus

on developing your understanding of online gaming, the associated risks and steps we can

take to support our children.

Summer: Wednesday 6th May 2026 – 4pm – 4.45pm

• Guide to social media and livestreaming - this will include latest trends and emerging

threats and will focus on developing your understanding of social media and livestreaming,

the associated risks and steps we can take to support our children.

Notes:

• No pre-registration is required before any session.

• A meeting link/instructions will be provided before each session for you to share.

• A recording of each session will be provided following each session.


Useful Online Safety Websites and Parent Factsheets

  • CEOP
  • Thinkuknow
  • Get Net Wise
  • Safer Internet: A Parents’ Guide to Technology
  • Get Safe Online: Online Gaming
  • www.askaboutgames.com/  Ask About Games (AAG) is an information site that answers gaming questions and offers advice and information on how to play games (off and online) safely and responsibly. 
  • The children at Barham take part in activities for Safer Internet Day every year. If you have any concerns about online safety or you need any further information, please get in contact with us. If you are considering giving your child their own phone, please have a look here at the guidance for setting up parental controls.

  • https://parenthub.thekeysupport.com/?from_OSH