At Valence Primary, online safety is embedded not only in our computing lessons but is very much a part of how we teach children to stay safe. However, research shows that one of the best ways to support children in keeping themselves safe online, is not only educating the children but also supporting the parents; it is essential that families feel confident in supporting their children in making safe choices using technology.
You can download and read our online safety policy on our Policies page.
The ICT acceptable use agreements for pupils and staff/visitors can be downloaded below.
- Acceptable Use Agreement for EYFS & KS1 Pupils
- Acceptable Use Agreement for KS2 Pupils
- Acceptable Use Agreement for Visitors, Staff & Governors
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Reporting Link
If you are worried about the way someone has been communicating with you online or anybody's online behaviour you can make a report using the CEOP button below. This can be found in the footer on every page of our website for direct access.
Age Restriction for Social Media Platforms
If you are looking for advice on social media as a parent the following links can help:
- UKCIS Social media guide for parents and carers (opens in new window)
- A parent's guide to apps for kids | Internet Matters (opens in new window)
- Chat apps | NSPCC (opens in new window)
- Social media guides - UK Safer Internet Centre (opens in new window)
You can also download our social media age restrictions poster below.
Online Safety Links
Follow the links below for some great online safety resources for parents and children.
Thinkuknow provides advice from the National Crime Agency (NCA) on staying safe online.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk (link opens in new window)
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parentzone and the NCA providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
parentinfo.org (link opens in new window)
Childnet helps make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
www.childnet.com (link opens in new window)
Internet Matters provides age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world.
www.internetmatters.org (link opens in new window)
London Grid for Learning has support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online.
www.lgfl.net online safety (link opens in new window)
ACT has advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation.
www.ltai.info staying safe online (link opens in new window)
UK Safer Internet Centre has tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online, including parental controls offered by home internet providers and safety tools on social networks and other online services.
www.saferinternet.org.uk parents & carers (link opens in new window)
NSPCC Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. NSPCC have advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.
www.nspcc.org.uk online safety (link opens in new window)
Think U Know Guides for Parents
You can download these guides for advice on popular social platforms.
- Instagram Parents Guide (PDF)
- Kik Messenger Parents Guide (PDF)
- Omegle Parents Guide (PDF)
- ooVoo Parents Guide (PDF)
- Snapchat Parents Guide (PDF)
- WhatsappGuide (PDF)
- Yellow Parents Guide (PDF)
- YouNow Parents Guide (PDF)
- YouTube Parents Guide (PDF)
- Live Streaming Guide (PDF)
- Valence E-Safety Booklet (PDF)
- Screen Time & Social Media (PDF)
