What is Online Safety?
Online Safety encompasses Internet technologies and electronic communications such as mobile phones and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits and risks of using new technology and actively encourages responsible and safe use of their online experiences.
In Crynallt Primary we take Online Safety very seriously and we pride ourselves on taking a lead in teaching our students how to use new technology safely.
SMART Rules
All of our pupils follow the “SMART” rules when using the internet and abide by Crynallt’s Online Safety Rules.
When using the internet all children need to remember childnet’s “SMART RULES”
S= SAFE
Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – such as your name, email, phone number, home address, school name to people who you don’t know or trust online.
M= MEETING
Meeting someone you have only just been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents or carers permission and even then only when they can be present.
A= ACCEPTING
Accepting emails, IM messages, or openining files, pictures or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems – they may contain nasty messages or viruses.
R= RELIABLE
Someone online might be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet might not be correct.
T=TELL
Tell you parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable while using the internet.
You can report online abuse at www.thinkuknow.co.uk