Online Safety
E-Safety
The internet is a part of everyday life and can be accessed in a variety of ways. At Westfield Infant School we view ICT and the internet as a valuable learning resource and teach all our pupils to use it responsibly and safely. All children are taught how to stay safe online and learn what to do if they view or read something that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Children begin their e-safety learning in EYFS and then Year 1 and Year 2 build on their knowledge.
We recognise that children access the internet at home in a variety of ways and we would like to support parents in keeping their children safe when they are online.
If you would like some further information about keeping your children safe online, we recommend the following websites:
The nationally acclaimed scheme highlighting the importance of staying safe online. There are videos all about 'Jessie and Friends' for children to watch and lots of information for parents. (In School we share this with all pupils and also go on an adventure in Hectors World during 'Healthy School Week' in February.)
Lots of information for children, parents and teachers (In School we share this with EYFS pupils- ‘Smartie the Penguin’)
Weekly Wake Up Wednesday
Every Wednesday we post guidance from The National College to support parents and carers to help their children with online safety add mental health issues. This post can be viewed on our school story on Class Dojo https://home.classdojo.com/.
SAFER INTERNET DAY 2024
Each year we take part in 'Safer Internet Day' - to find out about this years theme please click here //www.saferinternetday.org Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day 2025 will be on Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Other useful links:-
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E-safety tips for at home E-safety advice for age 0-5
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Learn e-safety tips Find out simple tips to keep your child safe online - 6- 10 year olds
Please find below some useful safety advice for commonly used websites. Westfield Infant School does not endorse these websites and age restrictions apply.
You Tube
How to set safe internet searches on Google SafeSearch
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Advice about video games Family Video Game Guides aim to provide everything you need to know about a game in just a few minutes.
Information for Parents/Carers regarding popular online games
- Connect Safely - Roblox Parents Guide
- Roblox Guide for Parents
- Roblox-Parents-Guide-
- Fortnite-Parents-Guide
- Minecraft-Parents-Guide
- FIFA-Parents-Guide-
- Age_Ratings
- MOMO-Online-Safety-Guide-for-Parents-FEB-2019
- The-App-Store-Parents-Guide
- Screen-Addiction-Parents-Guide
- Parental controls for mobile phones
If you require a hard copy of any of the above information please contact the school office.