Online Safety. Parent Guides

With out lives being increasingly full of devices, from laptops, to phones, to tablets to Games Consoles, that can all connect to the internet, the benefits but also the downsides of the internet are harder and harder to escape.  We work with the students to promote a healthy use of and approach to the internet, and cover issues around online safety, the potential downsides of social media and cyber security.

On this page, which will be added to, we are collecting some resources which we hope you may find useful

 

Support for parents in promoting online safety

https://parentzone.org.uk/pzlocal/luton

 

To report a website with harmful, illegal or inappropriate content and images

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/

 

Online Safety Websites

https://www.childnet.com

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/staying-safe-online/

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

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

 

Parent Guides

NGL (not going to lie) app which invites students so send in photos of themselves, and anyone can rate, send comments, message

https://nationalcollege.com/guides/7-questions-to-help-you-start-a-conversation-with-your-child-about-online-safety

https://nationalcollege.com/categories/online-safety/explainer-videos?phases[0]=3

https://nationalcollege.com/categories/online-safety/apps-platforms?phases[0]=3

Guide to the NGL app and social media site

safe-and-healthy-habits-online

stronger-passwords Guide