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Online Safety

At Newnham St Peter’s, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils—both in school and at home—remains our top priority. As children increasingly use technology for home learning and communication, we know that you, like us, want to ensure their experiences online are safe, secure, and positive.

Giving your child access to a computer, tablet, or phone can support learning and enhance academic progress, but it’s vital that their online activity is supervised, safe, and age-appropriate.

Top Tips for Staying Safe Online at Home

Here are some key reminders to help keep your child safe while using the internet at home:

  1. Supervise Use
    Always know when your child is online. Ideally, keep devices in shared spaces where you can monitor activity.

  2. Have Regular Conversations
    Talk to your child often about internet safety. Remind them:

    • Tell an adult straight away if something upsets them online

    • Never share personal information or photos without permission

  3. Ask Questions
    Engage in your child’s online learning—ask what they’ve been doing or learning about, and get them to show you.

  4. Check Websites First
    Explore any new websites before your child uses them. Even school-recommended links can change over time.

  5. Protect Personal Information
    Ensure your child doesn’t share full names, dates of birth, home addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses.

  6. Use Privacy Settings
    Keep privacy and security settings as strict as possible on all apps, games, and platforms.

  7. Stick to Trusted Websites
    Only use reputable, age-appropriate learning sites. Avoid unverified or unmoderated platforms.

  8. Follow Age Restrictions
    Online games, apps, and platforms have age limits for a reason—they help protect children from unsuitable content.

  9. Take Screen Breaks
    Encourage regular breaks. Balance online learning with offline activities like reading, drawing, or going outdoors.

Extra Advice for Online Communication & Gaming

  • If your child is messaging friends via text, WhatsApp, or other apps, remind them:

    • Only write what they’d be happy to show you.

    • Kindness and respect always matter—even online.

  • If they’re sharing photos or videos:

    • Remind them that once something is shared, they lose control over it.

    • Check what they’re posting and talk about what’s appropriate.

  • If they’re playing games with others:

    • Make sure they understand that not everyone online is who they say they are.

    • They should only play with people they know in real life.

    • If the game has a chat or voice function, make sure you can see or hear what’s being said.

Useful Online Safety Resources for Parents

For more support and up-to-date guidance, visit these trusted websites:

If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone about your child’s online safety, please speak to your child’s class teacher or a member of our safeguarding team.

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