Online Safety – Information for Parents & Carers
Keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility between school and home. Below you will find trusted guidance, practical tools and places to report concerns.
1. Internet Matters – Parent Guidance
The most comprehensive online safety website for parents.
Clear advice on apps, gaming, social media, parental controls, screen time and age-specific guidance.
2. CEOP – Report Online Abuse
If you are worried about online sexual abuse, grooming, or inappropriate contact, you can make a report directly to CEOP.
3. Helpful Resources by Age (Internet Matters)
Internet Matters provides clear, easy-to-use guidance tailored to the age of your child. These pages include advice on apps, gaming, social media, screen time and how to set appropriate boundaries at home.
Teens 14+4. Online Bullying
If your child is experiencing online bullying, support can be found at:
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School safeguarding team
5. Report Harmful or Illegal Content
Parents can report harmful content (not criminal) through:
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Report Harmful Content (RHC) website
Criminal content should be reported to:
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Police (via 101 or 999 if urgent)
Need More Help?
If you have concerns about your child’s online activity, please contact the school’s safeguarding team. We are here to support you.