Children and young people today not only have to contend with the real world, but also need to learn how to keep themselves safe online. As adults, we can help keep them safe by teaching children about the dangers they face. These are covered in both our ICT and Personal Development curricula.
In addition, most online systems have parental settings which allow adults to set limits on what can be viewed.
Below are some online links for more information as well as guidance on how to set controls for your children for the most common home internet providers, mobile phones, social media and other aspects of the online world children may engage with.
If you cannot find the guidance here, you can contact your provider directly.
General Advice
If you would like further advice on how you can help your child stay safe online, please contact one of our Online Safety Team:
- Mr J. Nunn – Deputy Headteacher: jnunn@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
- Mr M Ward – Assistant Headteacher: mward@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
- Mr D. Wright – Head of Computing and ICT: dwright@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
- Mr M. Wheeler – Head of Personal Development: mwheeler@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
Specific Concerns
If you have concerns about any specific events, please contact your child’s Head of Year or the designated safeguarding leads:
- Miss L. Armes: larmes@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
- Mr J. Nunn: jnunn@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
- Mr A. Chittock: achittock@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
If you are worried about something your child has seen on the internet, report it using the link below:
Useful Links
- SafeToNet – An app to help monitor and keep your children safe online
- Internet matters– for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Keeping children safe online | NSPCC – for support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
- Parent Zone– for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Thinkuknow– for advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
- UK Safer Internet Centre– advice for parents and carers
- Guide to screen addiction and responsible digital use
- Parents’ Ultimate Guide to TikTok | Common Sense Media
- Internet Matters | Social networking and messaging apps guide
