At Lothersdale Primary School, we are committed to educating our pupils on how to use the internet safely and responsibly. Through regular lessons and discussions, we teach children about the risks of online activities, such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and the importance of keeping personal information private.
We follow a comprehensive e-safety policy and use age-appropriate resources to ensure pupils understand how to navigate the digital world securely. We also work closely with parents and carers, offering guidance on how to support online safety at home. Our aim is to empower pupils to become responsible digital citizens, confident in protecting themselves online.
Are you worried about the way someone online has been communicating with you or someone you know? If so, please click the CEOP link.
If an incident involves a member of our school community, please contact Lothersdale Primary School immediately.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Lucy Bateman and our Online Safety Lead is William Craven.
If you are concerned that your child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Children can access the internet in a large variety of different ways including phones, tablets, computers, games consoles and even TVs where they can access apps, websites and games. You will find useful information in the links below which cover different aspects of online safety:
Over the years, Safer Internet Day has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar.
Marked each year at Lothersdale Primary School, the aim of Safer Internet Day (SID) is to inspire a conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. From cyberbullying, to social networking, to digital identity, Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.
SFC is a national movement with the key objective of reducing smartphone usage by children. One of our parents, Amy Boy, is a regional leader for the movement and will play a key role in keeping the school and parents updated on new information and progress.
We have all heard about the negative impacts of smartphones on children’s wellbeing and mental health and there is a growing number of parents signing up to a ‘parent pact’ which states they will not give their child a smartphone until they are at least 14 years old.
The parent pact aims to both reduce peer pressure for our children and encourage the development of a supportive community with whom to connect with during what is a complex challenge for all of us. Once you sign the pact you can view who is already signed up in your area and school.
If you are interested in learning more, we have supplied links below to both the SFC website and the link to ‘parent pact’ – in case you are already fully onboard!
If you have any questions about the movement, please do speak with Amy directly and we will send more information in due course.
https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/the-problem
https://parentpact.smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk
As adults, we need to do everything we can to keep the children in our care safe in the digital world. But, with new apps, games and platforms emerging every day, how can you stay in the know? The following apps and websites are full of expert advice:
With all online safety knowledge available at your fingertips, the National Online Safety Mobile App empowers parents and teachers to understand and address online safeguarding risks – anytime, anywhere. It is packed full of guides on topics that will help you protect the children in your care when they’re online.
Think-u-Know home activity packs include simple 15-minute activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at home. Download your pack today!
Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
It may feel daunting to talk about staying safe online – especially when your children are using the internet differently to you. We have advice and support to help.
