At Belfield we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. We expect all visitors parents and carers to share this commitment.
Children are accessing technology and the internet at a younger age than ever before. It’s never too early to talk to your child about what they do online and who to tell if they come across anything online that makes them feel worried, scared or sad Whilst the internet is an incredible and very useful resource there is also many safeguarding concerns and content that children and young people may be able to access. Online gaming is a particular area of concern as this can often involves communicating with strangers over the internet. and using different messaging services. we always advise parents to regularly check the content their children are accessing. And we continue to deliver Online safety lessons throughout the children's education at Belfield. Below you will find some helpful websites to assist parents and carers navigate and understand the content their child is accessing.
CEOP
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
- Planning to talk to your child about sex, relationships and their lives online can be tricky. Find lots of advice about these complex areas here.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Listing/?cat=&ref=4765#mMain
NSPCC
We all have a part to play in keeping children safe online. Find out how with our online safety guides.
Safety Guides
common Sense Media:
Struggling to keep up with the media and tech your kids are using? Common Sense's Parents' Ultimate Guides can help keep you up to date and answer your questions about all the latest titles and trends. Whether you're trying to figure out if a new app is safe for your teen or if a popular game includes blood and gore, we've got you covered.
Online Safety Guides