Online Safety at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Staying Safe Online
At St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, we recognise that technology plays a vital role in children's education, communication and everyday lives. The internet provides exciting opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration, but it is also important that children understand how to use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.
Whether children are accessing the internet through school devices, tablets, computers, gaming consoles or mobile phones, we are committed to helping them develop the knowledge and skills they need to make safe choices online.
Online safety is taught throughout our curriculum and is embedded in our safeguarding culture. We want every child to be able to enjoy the benefits of technology while understanding how to protect themselves and others in the digital world.
Our Commitment to Online Safety
At St Gregory's, online safety forms part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities and is delivered in line with:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- The Online Safety Act 2023
- The Prevent Duty
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) requirements
- Department for Education guidance on Teaching Online Safety in Schools
- UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation
Our pupils learn about:
- Safe and responsible internet use
- Protecting personal information and digital identities
- Respectful online communication
- Cyberbullying and how to report concerns
- Online relationships and peer pressure
- Misinformation, disinformation and fake news
- Gaming and livestreaming safety
- Social media awareness
- Age-appropriate use of technology
- Recognising and reporting harmful or inappropriate content
Partnership with Parents
We believe that keeping children safe online is most effective when schools and families work together.
To support parents and carers, we provide:
- Regular online safety updates and newsletters
- Weekly guidance through our partnership with National Online Safety
- Advice on current online trends, apps and games
- Workshops and information sessions for parents
- Resources to help families manage devices safely at home
By working together, we can help children develop positive digital habits and become responsible digital citizens.
Online Safety Agreement
All pupils and families are asked to support our Online Safety Agreement. This helps ensure that everyone understands their role in creating a safe, respectful and positive online environment both in and out of school.
Safeguarding Concerns
Children are encouraged to speak to a trusted adult if anything online makes them feel worried, upset or unsafe. Parents should also contact the school if they have concerns about a child's online experiences.
Our safeguarding team is committed to supporting children and families and responding appropriately to any concerns raised.
Useful Resources
- Online Safeguarding Guidance
- National Online Safety
- Educate Against Hate
- Childnet
- CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
- NSPCC Online Safety Hub
- Internet Matters
Together, we can help every child at St Gregory's become a confident, responsible and safe user of technology.
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The sites below offer lots of helpful advice and fun activities to share with your children.
Using the Internet
Click the link below for a detailed guide to everything you need to know about using the internet.
