Safer Internet Day 6th February 2024

Safer Internet day is celebrated all over the world, the theme this year is: Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.  This global event highlights the importance of promoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology, especially among children and young people.

In today's digital age, the internet offers incredible opportunities for learning, creativity, and communication. However, it also presents various risks and challenges, particularly for our children. As educators and caregivers, it's our collective responsibility to ensure that our students and children navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

Throughout the day, our school engaged pupils in various activities and discussions centered around online safety and digital citizenship. We believe that equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions online is essential for their well-being and future success.

We encourage you to take part in Safer Internet Day 2024 by having conversations with your children about the importance of online safety. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

1. **Set Clear Boundaries**: Establish rules and guidelines for your children's online activities, including the amount of time spent online and the types of websites they can visit.

2. **Encourage Open Communication**: Create an environment where your children feel comfortable discussing their online experiences with you. Encourage them to come to you if they encounter anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe online.

3. **Educate About Online Risks**: Help your children understand the potential dangers of the internet, including cyberbullying, online predators, and scams. Teach them how to recognize warning signs and protect themselves online.

4. **Lead by Example**: Be a positive role model for your children by demonstrating responsible online behaviour yourself. Show them how to use the internet responsibly and respectfully.

5. **Stay Informed**: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in online safety. Take advantage of resources and tools available to help you keep your children safe online.

Safer Internet Day serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting a safer and more inclusive online environment for everyone. By working together as a community, we can empower our children to make smart and responsible choices online.

Please click on the link below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2024/parents-and-carers

Safer Internet Day 7th February 2023

Safer Internet day is celebrated all over the world, the theme this year was: Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online.  KS1 and KS2 had an assembly about the internet and what they access online.  We discussed how to keep safe when playing online and what to do (and who to talk to) if they were worried about something.  We also talked about making sure that parents were aware about what they were playing and that it was suitable for them to access. The children were very mature, sensible and knowledgeable about their safety when using devices online.

Please click on the link below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2023/parents-and-carers

Safer Internet Day 2022 - 8th February

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people, and to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively. 

Theme -  All fun and games - Exploring respect and relationships online.

Please click on the link below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2022

During Safer Internet Day each Key Stage had a collective worship about how important it is to keep safe online.  This year’s theme is; exploring respect and relationships online.  Each class used resources from the Safer Internet website and discussed the topics.  We discussed the importance of relationships online with our peers but also who we can trust online.  The children discussed the online platforms they went on and their own experiences.  

Please see the resources below about online safety.

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

Safer Internet Day 2021 - 9th February

Theme - An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world

Please click on the link below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During Safer Internet Day each Key Stage had a collective worship about how important it is to keep safe online.  This year’s theme is An internet we trust :exploring reliability in the online world. Each class used resources from the Safer Internet website and discussed the topics.

Safer Internet Day 2020 - 11th February

Theme - Free To Be Me - Online Identity

Please click on the link below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During Safer Internet Day each Key Stage had a collective worship about how important it is to keep safe online.  This year’s theme is Free To Be Me and the focus was all about online identity and how it is necessary to keep our  online identity safe when using the internet.  Each class then had a lesson about keeping their online identity safe and how they should act when playing online.  Reception and KS1 created their own profile pictures and chose a safe username so people didn't know who they were. In KS2 we discussed what we could share online and what was personal information which we shouldn't share online. Year 4 and 5 created leaflets to describe how they should protect their identity online. 

Safer Internet Day 2019 - 5th February

Theme - Together for a better internet.

Please click on the links below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During the Safer Internet day the children looked at how they use the internet. KS2 discussed what they are able to do online and how they should behave appropriately. In class we discussed the rules about how to behave and stay safe on the sites, games and apps we like to use. We talked about looking for buttons that let you block, mute and report other users who aren’t behaving and always ask for help if there is something you are not sure about.

Reception and KS1 discussed that when we go online there are lots of choices we have to make. For example, which game should I play? Should I reply to that message? Should I click that button? We talked about making choices that are kind, respectful and safe and always check with an adult if you’re unsure about something online.

Safer Internet Day 2018 -  6th February

Theme - Create, Connect and Share Respect - A better internet starts with you.

Please click on the links below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During the Safer Internet day the children looked at how to behave online. They discussed that they should behave appropriately in the virtual world like they would do in the real world.

Reception and KS1 looked at how they use the internet and what they should do if they see something online which they don't like and makes them feel uncomfortable.

Safer Internet Day 2017 -  7th February

Theme - The Power of the Image

Please click on the links below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During the Safer Internet day the children looked at how to be safe online and that if they are not careful they could harm their online reputation.

Reception and KS1 looked at how to keep their personal details safe and discussed which photographs could have personal details on them if they were posted online

Safer Internet Day 2016 -  9th February

Theme - Creating a better Internet for all

Please click on the links below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

Safer Internet day information

During Safer Internet day we discussed what would make the perfect internet.  We talked about being appropriate online and what we should access.  We looked at the the not so nice side of the internet and what we should do if we don't feel comfortable.  The children knew that they must always tell someone if they think something is wrong.

Safer Internet Day 2015 -  10th February

Please click on the links below to access information for parents on how to keep safe on the internet.

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