In St Ninnidh’s primary school we believe that the Internet and other digital technologies are very powerful resources which can enhance and potentially transform teaching and learning when used effectively and appropriately. Whilst these ICT resources can be exciting and beneficial both in and out of the context of education, all users need to be aware of the range of risks associated with the use of Internet technologies.
In St. Ninnidh’s primary school we understand the responsibility to educate our pupils in e-Safety issues. We aim to teach them appropriate behaviours and critical thinking to enable them to remain both safe and legal when using the internet and related technologies, in and beyond the context of the classroom.
IMPORTANT Excellent website: This online safety hub features online safety advice, resources and support from a range of organisations so that young people and families can easily access information all in one central place.
As a parent and carer, our Safer Schools NI App will help you to navigate the digital world that your children and young people live in every day. It will help by giving you the tools to protect the children and young people in your care online.
Important Help keep your family safer online with Family Link. Easy-to-use tools allow you to understand how your child is spending time on their device, share location, manage privacy settings, and more.
Whilst they can be a great way for friends to socialise, online games like Roblox that allow multiplayer gameplay with strangers are always fraught with a variety of dangers that can expose children to inappropriate or harmful content. Roblox enables people to play anonymously, which can often be something that attracts people to misuse the game and potentially put young people at risk of harm.
This free guide highlights the potential risks of Roblox, including online encounters, inappropriate content, scams, and in-game purchases, and offers expert advice on how to mitigate these risks.
As one of the most popular messaging apps available, Snapchat sees an enormous amount of usage across the globe – with a significant number of those utilising the platform being under 18. For that reason, it’s important to understand the potential risks to younger users when spending time on this app.
This free guide brings you up to date with the risks associated with Snapchat, and lets you know how best to safeguard young people who use the app.
This free guide highlights the potential dangers children face when watching and engaging with streamers and the importance of staying informed so you can help mitigate the risks.
The internet is a great way to learn, explore and connect with each other offering great opportunities for individuals, communities and businesses. However, it also presents criminals with opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities. That's why it is vital that all of us are aware of the risks and know how we can keep each other safe online. Click the link to read the PSNI advice on staying safe online.
This guide provides expert advice on helping children and young people to use social media responsibly.
This free guide provides expert insight into the risks associated with Fortnite, letting you know how to keep children safe while they play.
While in-game chat isn't inherently a bad thing, it can create some concerns about online safety and the people that the children might be interacting with. Please read this leaflet for advice.
Good advice on the importance of using and reviewing parental controls on phones, tablets and computers
It is important to stay aware on potential risks
We teach our children all about road safety etc. Try to approach
online safety in the same way.
Find the balance with technology.
Decide at times to: Disconnect to Reconnect
Excellent website about setting up privacy and safety settings on gaming and social media platforms. Just enter your query into the search bar e.g parental controls for netflix
We all want children to be able to enjoy exploring the internet safely. Parental controls and safety settings can help parents with this by giving them the ability to put limits on what their child can do and see when they’re on screens.
