Computing and Online Safety

Online Safety at Bournebrook

At Bournebrook, we believe the internet is an amazing place to learn, play, and connect with others. From researching school projects to playing games and chatting with friends, being online is a big part of our everyday lives. That’s why it’s so important for everyone — children, parents, and teachers — to know how to stay safe and make good choices online.

🧒 For Our Pupils

The internet can be fun and exciting, but just like in real life, you need to stay safe and be kind.
Here are some simple ways to do that:

Keep your personal information private 🕵️‍♀️
Be kind and respectful to others 💬
Only talk to people you know and trust 👨‍👩‍👧
Tell a trusted adult if something online makes you feel upset, worried, or confused 🚨

Remember: if something doesn’t feel right, stop, close the page, and tell an adult you trust — like a teacher or parent.

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents and Carers

Online safety works best when home and school work together. You can help your child stay safe by:

Talking regularly about what they do online and showing interest in their favourite games and apps.
Setting clear rules and boundaries around screen time and online behaviour.
Using parental controls and privacy settings to protect them from unsuitable content.
Encouraging kindness and respect when communicating online.
Reminding your child they can always come to you if something online makes them feel uncomfortable.

🌟 Working Together

We want every child at Bournebrook to become a confident, responsible digital citizen. On this page, you’ll find tips, activities, and links to trusted organisations that can help families learn more about staying safe online — including Childnet, ThinkUKnow, and the NSPCC.

Together, we can make the online world a safe, positive, and inspiring place for everyone!

Useful weblinks for children:

Parent Guidance

Supervise and talk about your child’s online activities

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/

Set up parental controls

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ Searchable step-by-step guides for setting parental controls on specific devices, social media apps, search engines, gaming consoles and broadband networks.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/

Limit screen time

https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/screen-time-boundaries-parents/

Report any concerns that you have

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Get-help/Reporting-an-incident/ Reporting an online safety incident to CEOP (the CEOP Education team is a part of the National Crime Agency)

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-reporting/

Do you know your Tiktok from your Discord? Get to know the apps your child is using and find information about how to keep your child safe.

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/apps-guide/social-gaming-and-live-streaming-apps/

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/apps-guide/social-networking-and-messaging-apps/

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/?tab=apps-platforms Parent guides to latest apps and safety news

Other Useful Websites

BBC Own It

https://www.bbc.com/ownit/curations/parents

The BBC Own It pages have lots of great videos and articles about how to help your child have a positive experience online.

CEOP / Thinkuknow Website

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

Lots of articles with information about all aspects of online safety

UK Safer Internet Centre Website

https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

Guides for using different internet connected devices such as phones, smart tvs, games consoles, tablets, smart speakers and laptops.