The Internet has become an everyday part of our lives and brings with it new opportunities to
communicate and handle information from across the globe. The use of the internet is an essential
part of learning, however, increased use of it brings with it increased risk. At Allen Edwards Primary
School, we have a robust set of policies and practices in place to ensure that our children and
learners are safe online.
 
Staff are trained in online safety issues and we educate pupils, in an age-appropriate way, on how to
keep themselves safe online and how to use new technologies responsibly.  We have clear online
safety rules and practices which are reinforced throughout the Computing curriculum as well as
through our Jigsaw PSHE/RSE curriculum. Pupils also participate in online safety awareness projects
such as National Safer Internet Day and Anti-Bullying Week. 
 
We aim to help parents and carers understand online safety issues and risks and provide information
on how they can help keep their children safe online at home through online support posts on Class
Dojo and termly online safety coffee mornings. The Internet can be a wonderful learning tool with
information resources that provide new opportunities for learning and sharing information.
However, parents should be aware of the potential dangers posed to their children online and take
measures to ensure their children can enjoy using the internet safely.
 
Please remember that help is always available at school. If you are having any concerns with online safety - don’t be afraid to talk to your child's teacher or another adult at school