Useful e-safety resources   

There are some very good e-safety resources that you may find useful, particularly in relation to protecting your children, when they are using the computer. The details on how to access the e-safety resources are outlined below.    

• Internet Matters  Vulnerable children in a digital world report | Internet Matters may help you understand more about the potential increased risks some groups of children can face online  

• The NSPCC also provides useful support for parents and carers   

• CEOP through Parents and carers | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk) offer some excellent resources

• At 10 Internet Safety Tips - Staying Safe Online | SWGfL South West Grid for Learning has compiled some very useful tips for staying safe online  

 Safe Search  

 I would also like to remind you of the importance of ensuring that children are able to search the Internet safely. You may be aware that most major search engines such as Google have a safe search option that you can enable at Safe Search Kids - Internet Filtering by Google for Safer Search. This provides greater protection than the standard version. In addition, there are search engines that are made specifically for children such as Swiggle.org.uk - Child Friendly Search Engine for Kids. 

Young Carers 

Young Carers Action day takes place in March. The site provides some excellent resources at YCAD 2022 - Resources | Carers Trust 

Safeguarding  

Several organisations provide some excellent general advice and support for parents and carers.  

• Support for parents | NSPCC  

• Parents | Safeguarding Children in Stockport  

• Parents | Barnardos  

• Children's mental health - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)  

Advice  

Please remember that safeguarding team at school are available to offer you any support or advice that would be useful. Please contact me on the following email r.kingdom@ladybarnhouse.org .