Online Safety
Frizinghall Primary School is a member of The National College – a multi-award-winning online training provider for staff and parents. We are proud that we have achieved our certified school status through the participation of our staff, children and parents.
What does this mean for you?
As part of our membership, The National College provides dedicated training and resources for parents and carers – particularly, around online safety and keeping children safe online.
Online safety advice on any topic
Of course, staff will continue to teach children about the risks online. But with the internet so readily accessible, the most effective approach to online safety needs everyone involved, including parents and carers.
That’s why you’ve now got access to hundreds of courses, explainer videos and online safety guides to support your awareness of the online world. Topics range from understanding apps like TikTok and Instagram to recognising the signs of online harm and what you can do to help.
The weekly Wake Up Wednesday Guides will be shared through Studybugs and the School Website.
Sign up is easy
Signing up to the platform is simple. Just follow https://v2.nationalcollege.com/enrol/frizinghall-primary-school and complete your details. Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to choose ‘Parent/Carer’ as your user type and get instant access to all training and resources.
I hope you’ll sign-up and make the most of their resources. Please see a member of the Parent Partnership Team if you need any help setting up your account or wish to complete the training in school (using a school device).
Other resources:
Thinkuknow by the National Crime Agency - Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (NCA-CEOP) - resources for parents and carers and children of all ages to help keep children safe online
Childnet has developed guidance for parents and carers to begin a conversation about online safety, as well as guidance on keeping under-fives safe online
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP - support and guidance for parents and carers related to the digital world from leading experts and organisations
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) - guidance for parents and carers to help keep children safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre - tips and advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online - you can also report any harmful content found online through the UK Safer Internet Centre
Inclusive Digital Safety Hub and Online Safety Hub, created by South West Grid for Learning in partnership with Internet Matters - support and tailored advice for young people with additional learning needs and their parents or carers
Parents’ Guide to Age Ratings explains how the British Board of Film Classification rates content, and gives parents advice on choosing online content well
The Children’s Commissioner has published advice for parents on talking to your child about online sexual harassment specifically, based on input from children themselves
