E-Safety Links

E-Safety covers a huge array of issues and as such is best expressed as a single question - How can we safeguard children in a digital world?

Useful links

Despite the huge educational and social benefits of new communications technologies, particularly internet access, there are risks attached particularly for young people. The aim of this information is to provide advice and guidance to minimize this risk in order to help keep children safe.

The links from this section are for learners, parents and carers and address a wide range of safety issues including:

  • Accessing inappropriate content
  • Social networking sites such as Facebook, Piczo and MySpace
  • Cyber bullying
  • Safe use of e-mail
  • Safe use of the internet

Vodaone Parents Guide
A new comprehensive guide for parents especially designed to help them become more confident in their use and knowledge of the internet.

Middlesbrough Safeguarding Children's Board
As part of promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the Children Act 2004 and Working together to safeguard children 2006.

 

E-Safety on Becta
Contains detailed advice on implementing ICT security, including an example security policy document

Childnet International
A non-profit organisation working with others to “help make the Internet a great and safe place for children”.

E-Safety on Northern Grid
New in 2008, The Northern Grid esafety website is a resource site for Teachers, Governors and Parents

Think U Know
Think U Know has been created by Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre's (CEOP). The website includes resources for young people, parents/carers and teachers.

NEN.gov.uk
NEN E-Safety Audit Tool

Teachernet Guidance on Cyber-Bullying
Includes various cyberbullying documents and useful links for teachers.

Teachernet
Advice on data processing and sharing from the DCSF, including guidance on the Fair Processing Notice that schools are required to issue to parents and children.

Wired Kids Parents / Carers Guide
Online safety guides and resources for parents/carers. You can also "Ask Parry" about any questions you have concerning E-Safety.

Parents Centre
Information, support and advice in dealing with some of the major issues affecting parents and their children.

"Don't Suffer in Silence" site
Set up by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, "Don't Suffer in Silence" contains comprehensive information and guidelines