E-Safety

E-Safety is a term which refers not only to the internet, but other ways in which young people communicate using electronic media e.g. mobile phones, tablets. Part of this is ensuring that children and young people are protected from harm and supported to achieve the maximum benefit from new and developing technologies, without risk to themselves or others.

An aim of promoting e-safety is to protect children and young people from the adverse consequences of access, or use of electronic media, including bullying, inappropriate sexualised behaviour or exploitation.

A Parents Guide to Share Aware – Helping You Keep Your Child Safe Online

A guide for parents and carers including information and advice for keeping children safe online. This covers how to talk to your child about online safety – including suggested talking points, makes suggestions for things that families can do such as setting boundaries, agreeing ground rules and being positive about the benefits of the internet. It also addresses things that parents can do to keep children safe, such as using filters and parental controls online. In addition, this guide looks at what to do if things go wrong and where to get extra support.