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  • Online Safety

    At Moseley Primary School, we know how important it is for parents and carers to feel confident in supporting their children’s online safety. The internet is an amazing resource, but it’s essential children know how to use it safely and responsibly.

    Below is a list of useful websites, guides, and tools to help you understand online risks and protect your child when they use the internet, apps, games, and devices.

    General Online Safety Advice

    • NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe Online
      Practical advice and tools to help keep your child safe.
      🔗 Visit NSPCC
    • Internet Matters
      Advice on setting controls, talking to your child about the internet, and current trends.
      🔗 Visit Internet Matters
    • Childline – Staying Safe Online
      Resources children can use themselves to learn about online safety.
      🔗 Visit Childline
    • UK Safer Internet Centre
      Advice, tips, and guides for children, parents, and educators.
      🔗 Visit UK Safer Internet Centre

     Parental Guides to Apps, Games & Devices

    Help your child stay safe on popular apps and devices with these handy guides:

    • WhatsApp – Parents’ Guide
      Understand privacy settings and how to keep messaging safe.
      🔗 WhatsApp Guide
    • Roblox – Parents’ Guide
      Stay informed about in-game chats, content, and parental controls.
      🔗 Roblox Guide
    • PlayStation 5 – Parents’ Guide
      Learn about parental controls, time limits, and safe play.
      🔗 PS5 Guide
     

    Supporting Your Child Online

    • Supporting Young People Online
      Advice on how to support your child emotionally and practically.
      🔗 Download Guide (PDF)
    • Social Networking Leaflet
      Learn about safe use of social media and age restrictions.
      🔗 Download Leaflet (PDF)

    Parental Controls & Practical Help

    • CEOP – Parents’ Internet Guide
      A comprehensive guide to keeping children safe online.
      🔗 Visit ThinkUKnow
    • Setting Up Parental Controls
      Step-by-step help with phones, tablets, games consoles and more:
      🔗 Safer Internet Advice
      🔗 NSPCC Parental Controls
    • Childnet – Online Safety Advice
      Lots of guidance and resources for families.
      🔗 Visit Childnet
    • CEOP – Report and Support
      Report concerns or get advice directly from child protection experts.
      🔗 Visit CEOP Safety Centre

    Online Gaming Safety

    • Gaming Advice – Internet Matters
      Advice on safe gaming and screen time balance.
      🔗 Visit
    • ThinkUKnow – Gaming Guide
      Interactive guidance on how to stay safe while playing online.
      🔗 Visit ThinkUKnow
    • NSPCC – Gaming Safety
      Understand potential risks and tips for safe play.
      🔗 Visit NSPCC

     

    Social Media & Age-Appropriate Use

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      NSPCC – Social Media and Age Guidelines
      Advice on what’s appropriate for different ages.
      🔗 Visit Guide

    Google Family Safety Centre

    If you have any concerns or would like to speak with someone at school about online safety, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school office or our Designated Safeguarding Lead.