Online safety in the 21st century is an essential area of learning, playing a significant role in the everyday lives of children, young people and adults alike. As a result, schools have a responsibility to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices and stay safe online.

At Wellstead Primary School, we go beyond focusing on online safety during Anti-Bullying Week and Safer Internet Day. It is embedded throughout our computing curriculum and revisited regularly to reinforce understanding. We recognise the importance of ensuring that all children develop a secure and comprehensive awareness of a wide range of online safety issues.

For parents and carers, the internet presents both valuable opportunities and potential risks. Some may find it challenging to keep up with their children’s online activity, while others, despite being confident users themselves, may not always recognise the need for supervision. To support families, we share up-to-date and relevant information and respond to any concerns where appropriate. In school, we teach online safety in an age-appropriate way across all year groups and provide workshops on key issues. We also work in partnership with the Police Commissioner’s Office and utilise our trained cyber ambassadors to enhance peer-to-peer learning.

For further information on e-safety, please follow the links below or contact you child's class teacher. 

At National Online Safety, it is our mission to make the internet a safer place for children. We will achieve this through equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.

Our #WakeUpWednesday campaign is viewed as one of the most trusted and reputable learning resources in the UK, providing expert advice on the latest platforms and online risks that parents and carers need to know about through a beautifully engaging and content rich design. We release a brand new guide every Wednesday.

Below are a number of websites and links to support parents / carers in being aware of the dangers online and ways that you can support your child in keeping safe when using the internet.