E-Safety

Online abuse and E-safety

Online abuse is any type of abuse that happens on the web, whether through social networks, playing online games or using mobile phones. Children and young people may experience cyberbullying, grooming, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or emotional abuse.

Children can be at risk of online abuse from people they know, as well as from strangers. Online abuse may be part of the abuse that is taking place in the real world (for example bullying or grooming). Or it may be that the abuse only happens online (for example, persuading children to take part in sexual activity online).

Children can feel like there is no escape from online abuse – abusers can contact them at any time of the day or night, the abuse can come into safe places like their bedrooms, and images and videos can be stored and shared with other people.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/online-abuse/

The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe?

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

1 in 5 UK teenagers have apparently been approached in a sexual way by strangers online? It is published in the guide below, along with more information that's beneficial for parents and educators:
https://www.safetydetective.com/blog/parents-guide-for-safe-youtube-and-internet-streaming-for-kids/

Smoothwall Monitoring

The school has recently enhanced its digital monitoring systems by investing in Smoothwall, a firewall that provides premium online safeguarding support. Smoothwall alerts senior members of the Safeguard team to inappropriate school internet/ICT network and equipment usage. These members of staff will then contact parents/carers to raise this issue and offer further advice, support and guidance.