Welcome to

Moston Lane Community Primary School

Online Safety

 

Ethos

At Moston Lane we embrace new technology to enhance your child’s learning. The school is dedicated to ensure your child is safe when using technology online and e-safety is embedded in the children’s education. We want our parents and children to improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so they can learn to use the internet safely and responsibly.  

Policy

Below you will find our school's E-Safety policy and links to support information which parents and carers may find useful if they are concerned about their child's online activity at home.   You will also find our Data Privacy Policy for pupils.

If any parents/carers are worried about their child's online activity in school they should contact Miss Buckley (Computing co-ordinator) or Miss Adams (Designated Safeguarding Lead).

Online Safety Policy

KS1 E-Safety Policy

KS2 E-Safety Policy

Data Privacy Policy - Pupils

Manchester Digital Safety Parental Engagement Project

 
As part of Manchester's Digital Safety Engaging Parents Project, there will be an online workshop 
for parents of Primary children, on Monday 27th February, from 6pm - 7pm.
Please click on the link below to access the workshop:
 
 
We hope you are able to join the Zoom workshop and find the session useful!

 

Online Safety Hub

 
Click on the link below to access Manchester Online Safety Hub - a place where parents and carers 
can access support and guidance around online safety - apps, gaming, online trends, etc.
 

 

TikTok - Advice for parents

Please click the links below to find advice for parents regarding TikTok, a popular social media platform.

 

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/esafety-news/tik-tok-app-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/

 

Every half term, Mr Anderson will be updating our school website with the terms top E-safety information and tips. Make sure to check the E-safety page on the website for information regarding how to keep your children safe online and for access to other websites and resources for support. 
 
This term, we are aware that children are spending a lot more time online. Please click the attachments below for information and tips for how to balance screen time for your children in KS1 and KS2.
 
 

Throughout the school year, each year group will use ProjectEVOLVE resources to continue to develop their understanding of the importance of Online Safety. Children will also have opportunity to revisit this learning throughout the RSE curriculum. Please find the Online Safety Curriculum Overview below which will detail the learning for all children across the year.

 

Online Safety Curriculum Overview

Child E-Safety Acceptable Use Policy

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Netflix Series Guidance

It has been brought to our attention that a number of our children are watching, or have seen clips from 'Squid Games'. This is a popular Netflix series that has a rating of 15+ and so is highly inappropriate for primary age children to be watching.
 
Please find advice below on the link below which details the information parents need to know.
 
If you would like some further information on how to set up parental controls on Netflix, please use this guide:

Safer Internet Day 2021

 
On Tuesday 9th February, Moston Lane celebrated Safer Internet Day 2021. This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explored reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online but how do we separate fact from fiction?
Please use the resources below to talk to your child about online safety. You will find activities to complete with all of the family, conversation starters and information to help parents and carers to talk to their children about how to navigate the issue of reliability of information online in a safe and responsible way!
 
 

E-Safety Competition Winners

A huge well done to everyone who entered the E-Safety poster competition. There were so many fantastic entries and the lucky winners will have their posters displayed around school to encourage us to stay safe online. Our winners are listed below - take a look at their fantastic posters!

Mariame - Team 5    Dena - Team 8    Kelvin - Team 13      Angel - Team 15        

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E-Safety Activities

Click on the links below to access some E-Safety activities that you could do with your children at home. 

E-Safety Activities - EYFS

E-Safety Activities - KS1 

E-Safety Activities - KS2

Parent Resources

There are a number of organisations that provide advice and guidance for parents and carers on using technology safely in the home.

 

Childnet

Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

Think U Know

Think You Know Now works alongside CEOP.org to provide child and parent friendly resources aimed at preventing children from online abuse. The website provides educational resources, including films, cartoons and lesson plans, to help parents raise young people’s awareness of online safety.

Get Safe Online

Protect yourself from identity thieves, viruses, phishing and other internet threats with expert advice. The British government, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency and industry specialists will help you guard against online dangers. At home or at work, you can cut the risk of a nasty surprise just by sticking to a few sensible 'Do's and Don'ts'.

CEOP

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) works across the UK tackling child abuse and providing advice for parents, young people and children about internet safety and online safety.

Safer Internet Centre

The UK Safer Internet centre has a wealth of resources and practical ‘how to’ guides to help keep your child safe online. We also encourage parents to set up filtering on their home internet. To learn how to do this for the major providers of internet please click the text below.

Parent Zone

Concerned about what you child is doing online? Need advice on how to protect your child? Not sure who to contact? Visit Parent Zone, a fantastic website devoted to providing expert information to families and schools. They find, curate and check the best available information on all of the issues when using the internet. You can find free guides from how to change privacy settings on social media apps to parental controls on your TV. Click on the image below to visit the website.

Report Harmful Content / Report and Remove

Both of these websites are used to report any harmful or inappropriate images or information you've seen online. Report and Remove is a service provided by Childline. 

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Childnet International
 
If you are concerned abut your child's safety online, then please see the information and advice for parents and carers provided by Childnet below.
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Welcome to

Moston Lane Community Primary School

Online Safety

 

Ethos

At Moston Lane we embrace new technology to enhance your child’s learning. The school is dedicated to ensure your child is safe when using technology online and e-safety is embedded in the children’s education. We want our parents and children to improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so they can learn to use the internet safely and responsibly.  

Policy

Below you will find our school's E-Safety policy and links to support information which parents and carers may find useful if they are concerned about their child's online activity at home.   You will also find our Data Privacy Policy for pupils.

If any parents/carers are worried about their child's online activity in school they should contact Miss Buckley (Computing co-ordinator) or Miss Adams (Designated Safeguarding Lead).

Online Safety Policy

KS1 E-Safety Policy

KS2 E-Safety Policy

Data Privacy Policy - Pupils

Manchester Digital Safety Parental Engagement Project

 
As part of Manchester's Digital Safety Engaging Parents Project, there will be an online workshop 
for parents of Primary children, on Monday 27th February, from 6pm - 7pm.
Please click on the link below to access the workshop:
 
 
We hope you are able to join the Zoom workshop and find the session useful!

 

Online Safety Hub

 
Click on the link below to access Manchester Online Safety Hub - a place where parents and carers 
can access support and guidance around online safety - apps, gaming, online trends, etc.
 

 

TikTok - Advice for parents

Please click the links below to find advice for parents regarding TikTok, a popular social media platform.

 

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/esafety-news/tik-tok-app-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/

 

Every half term, Mr Anderson will be updating our school website with the terms top E-safety information and tips. Make sure to check the E-safety page on the website for information regarding how to keep your children safe online and for access to other websites and resources for support. 
 
This term, we are aware that children are spending a lot more time online. Please click the attachments below for information and tips for how to balance screen time for your children in KS1 and KS2.
 
 

Throughout the school year, each year group will use ProjectEVOLVE resources to continue to develop their understanding of the importance of Online Safety. Children will also have opportunity to revisit this learning throughout the RSE curriculum. Please find the Online Safety Curriculum Overview below which will detail the learning for all children across the year.

 

Online Safety Curriculum Overview

Child E-Safety Acceptable Use Policy

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Netflix Series Guidance

It has been brought to our attention that a number of our children are watching, or have seen clips from 'Squid Games'. This is a popular Netflix series that has a rating of 15+ and so is highly inappropriate for primary age children to be watching.
 
Please find advice below on the link below which details the information parents need to know.
 
If you would like some further information on how to set up parental controls on Netflix, please use this guide:

Safer Internet Day 2021

 
On Tuesday 9th February, Moston Lane celebrated Safer Internet Day 2021. This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explored reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online but how do we separate fact from fiction?
Please use the resources below to talk to your child about online safety. You will find activities to complete with all of the family, conversation starters and information to help parents and carers to talk to their children about how to navigate the issue of reliability of information online in a safe and responsible way!
 
 

E-Safety Competition Winners

A huge well done to everyone who entered the E-Safety poster competition. There were so many fantastic entries and the lucky winners will have their posters displayed around school to encourage us to stay safe online. Our winners are listed below - take a look at their fantastic posters!

Mariame - Team 5    Dena - Team 8    Kelvin - Team 13      Angel - Team 15        

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Gallery - image 1
Gallery - image 2
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E-Safety Activities

Click on the links below to access some E-Safety activities that you could do with your children at home. 

E-Safety Activities - EYFS

E-Safety Activities - KS1 

E-Safety Activities - KS2

Parent Resources

There are a number of organisations that provide advice and guidance for parents and carers on using technology safely in the home.

 

Childnet

Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

Think U Know

Think You Know Now works alongside CEOP.org to provide child and parent friendly resources aimed at preventing children from online abuse. The website provides educational resources, including films, cartoons and lesson plans, to help parents raise young people’s awareness of online safety.

Get Safe Online

Protect yourself from identity thieves, viruses, phishing and other internet threats with expert advice. The British government, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency and industry specialists will help you guard against online dangers. At home or at work, you can cut the risk of a nasty surprise just by sticking to a few sensible 'Do's and Don'ts'.

CEOP

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) works across the UK tackling child abuse and providing advice for parents, young people and children about internet safety and online safety.

Safer Internet Centre

The UK Safer Internet centre has a wealth of resources and practical ‘how to’ guides to help keep your child safe online. We also encourage parents to set up filtering on their home internet. To learn how to do this for the major providers of internet please click the text below.

Parent Zone

Concerned about what you child is doing online? Need advice on how to protect your child? Not sure who to contact? Visit Parent Zone, a fantastic website devoted to providing expert information to families and schools. They find, curate and check the best available information on all of the issues when using the internet. You can find free guides from how to change privacy settings on social media apps to parental controls on your TV. Click on the image below to visit the website.

Report Harmful Content / Report and Remove

Both of these websites are used to report any harmful or inappropriate images or information you've seen online. Report and Remove is a service provided by Childline. 

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Childnet International
 
If you are concerned abut your child's safety online, then please see the information and advice for parents and carers provided by Childnet below.
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