Computing and Online Safety

Computing Curriculum

Here is the Curriculum Oveview for Computing in Wescott.

Online safety

The internet is a great place to learn and have fun but we want to make sure it is also a safe place for children. Below are a number of websites which contain helpful information about keeping your child safe online.

https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers

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

https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/6-10/

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/

https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/online-safety

Here are a few of the documents we have shared with parents in the past regarding online safety. We also have a Online Safety section in our weekly newsletter.

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Parental Controls

Parental Controls allow parents to:

Set up filters to block content
Control access time and length of access
Control access to stores or prevent downloading
Block particular Apps

Controls can be set up on individual devices, by Internet Service Providers, or by phone and network service providers. Please refer to individual providers for the most up to date support and advice. Below are some key sites that provide you with information and links to set up parental controls.

InternetMatters.org provide advice on parental controls
SaferInternet.org provide advice on filtering internet content in your home:
CEOP has an overview of parental controls and how they can help parents and children

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