E-Safety for Parents
St Richard Reynolds takes all aspects of e-safety very seriously.
This includes the filtering and monitoring of all internet access and email through the school’s network, guiding and advising students through through our Personal Development curriculum and ICT, warning them of the potential risks and dangers of all aspects of electronic communication and providing a source of support in the event that things become threatening or undermine a young person’s well being. This includes support and guidance for individuals, sanctions and parental meetings and, when necessary, police involvement.
Technology is part of our everyday lives and can be a great way to discover new things, be creative and connect with people. Whilst it can be an incredibly valuable learning tool, the internet can also be a dangerous place so it is important to know how to keep yourself safe while you’re online
There are a number of excellent sources of information online the we which we advise you to familiarise yourself with:
At a time where being safe on the internet is more important than ever before, we are keen to ensure that members of our community are well equipped, educated and able to provide effective support to their children in keeping them safe online.
Any piece of technology – phones, tablets and laptops – have both benefits and risks. Many of the risks depend on how these devices are being used and the apps that are installed.
Some key concerns with children using devices are:
- Accessing inappropriate content
- Cyberbullying and harassment from both friends and strangers
- Over-sharing personal information, such as your name, location or images
- Behaving inappropriately or unkindly online
- Unwanted contact from others and strangers
- Excessive screen time
- Spending too much money
Parental controls can help you limit potential risks by setting age limits for apps, creating a list of websites that they are allowed to visit or blocking certain websites. On a shared device, you may be able to set up individual child accounts with specific safety features.
Talking with your child about how they are using their devices is an important part of keeping them safe. Open conversations let your child know you are someone they can go to with any questions or worries.