With the digital World constantly evolving, it is vital, to be aware of the latest news, guidance, resources and training available. In order to keep not only our pupils, but our staff, families and wider community safe, secure and smart online.
Online safety lessons is an essential part of our Curriculum at Ysgol Llys Hywel. We also have a designated Police Liaison Officer (PC Cath) who visits the school to support the learning of Online Safety issues within the school and classroom. She also ensures that the appropriate and updated safeguarding messages are shared with the children and staff.
Online Safety resources:
Please take the opportunity to visit the links below to find further information regarding Online Safety.
HWB – Advice and guidance for all practitioners and the wider community. Everything you need to know to keep up to date with essential changes.
https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/keeping-safe-online
YoungMinds Parents Helpline – Available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
•Call for free 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri 9:30 – 16:00).
The Mix – A confidential helpline, email, webchat and telephone counselling service for young people under 25.
Freephone: 0808 808 4994 (daily 13:00-23:00)
Autism Speaks Internet Safety, Social Networking, and Technology
https://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/transition/Internet.pdf
Cerebra
http://parentsprotect.co.uk/files/learning_disabilities_autism_internet_safety_parent_guide.pdf
Social Safety: An Online Social Networking Guide and Parents and Teachers of Young Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
https://socialsafety.wordpress.com/stranger-danger/educationalopportunities/
Childnet International – Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the Internet a positive and safe environment for children.
www.childnet-int.org
Internet Matters – An internet portal which aims to direct parents and carers to credible information on how to keep children safe online.
www.internetmatters.org
Kid Smart – Teaches children and adults about the internet and being a SMART surfer.
www.kidsmart.org.uk
Parent line Plus – A national charity that works for, and with, parents. It works to offer help and support through an innovative range of free, flexible, responsive services – shaped by parents for parents.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 800 2222