At Tadworth Primary School, we believe that online safety is a fundamental part of a child's education. In an increasingly digital world, we are committed to raising awareness and equipping our pupils with the tools they need to navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
 

Our Approach in School

Online safety is integrated into the curriculum for every year group. We emphasize that the internet is a wonderful resource, provided it is used with care. Key initiatives include:

• Annual Participation: We celebrate Safer Internet Day and integrate cyberbullying awareness into our Anti-Bullying Week.

• The 'Trusted Adult' Rule: We constantly remind children to speak to a trusted adult at home or at school if they see anything online that makes them feel worried or uncomfortable.

• 'Tell a Trusted Adult' Boxes: Every classroom features a "Tell a Trusted Adult" box, allowing children to discreetly share any concerns in writing.
   

Support for Parents

We strongly encourage parental involvement in this journey. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s digital life, please speak to their class teacher, Mrs. Davies or Mr. Kelly.
 

Essential Safety Resources

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)

CEOP is a government organization run by the National Crime Agency (NCA), dedicated to keeping children safe online.

• Reporting Concerns: CEOP provides a dedicated "report" tool for significant safety concerns. We teach our Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils about this feature, encouraging them to complete it alongside a parent or guardian.

• Familiarisation: We encourage all parents to click the link below to familiarise themselves with the CEOP reporting tool.

Thinkuknow

Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP. It offers age-appropriate resources, films, and games that we use within our school curriculum to make safety education engaging and memorable.

Internet Matters

For parents seeking further credible advice, Internet Matters provides one-stop support, including step-by-step guides on setting parental controls and privacy settings on apps and devices.