PIKEMERE SCHOOL
PIKEMERE ROAD
ALSAGER
STOKE-ON-TRENT
ST7 2SW
Tel: 01270 874237
[email protected]
January 2016
Dear parents,
I regularly receive updates from Cheshire Police Safer Schools & Young Persons Partnership
and thought you would be interested in the information that is shared. With the holidays
here you may find some of the links below helpful. The information below has come
directly from the updates:
Online resources:
Share Aware guide- a guide produced to empower parents to keep their children safe
online. It includes conversation starters to help parents discuss online safety and advice on
what to do if things go wrong online. For printed versions of this resource, please see below
under Additional Resources. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/globalassets/documents/advice-andinfo/share-aware.pdf
NetAware- a comprehensive guide for parents on over 50 of the top social networks, apps
and games that young people use. It includes key facts for each site, recommended age
ratings, and information about safety features. http://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Talking to your child about staying safe online- advice and tips on how to have effective
conversations with your children about an array of online topics, including cyberbullying,
sharing images and information. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keepingchildren-safe/online-safety/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online/
Parental controls- information on how parental controls can be used to help keep children
safe online. This discusses the benefits of parental controls and gives practical advice on
how to put them in place. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-childrensafe/online-safety/parental-controls/
ChildLine resources:
Staying safe online- a ChildLine page offering tips to young people on online safety.
Includes information on posting online, online communities, and online bullying.
https://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/staying-safe-online.aspx
Online grooming- an advice page, looking at what online grooming is, how it happens, and
what you can do to keep yourself safe.
https://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/Online-grooming.aspx
Sexting- information on what sexting is; what the risks are, and what you can do if someone
sends you a picture or asks for one.
https://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/Sexting.aspx
Mobile phone safety- an advice page,focusing on how to use your phone safely. It covers
what you should do if you are being bullied through your mobile or being pressured to
share your phone number.
http://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/MobileSafety.aspx
Online gaming- ChildLine content, giving advice on how to stay safe when gaming. It
discusses voice chat, online bullying, and how to keep a record of abusive messages.
http://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/OnlineGaming.aspx
Additional resources:
We have joined forces with 02 to provide parents with the skills and knowledge that they
need to keep their children safe online. As part of the partnership, we are delivering the
following initiatives, which we are happy for you to link to on your website.
O2 NSPCC online safety helpline- Parents are able to call the helpline for advice and
support on setting up parental controls, adjusting privacy settings, understanding social
networks and more. They can access the helpline for free by ringing 0808 800 5002 or can
find more information here- http://www.nspcc.org.uk/fighting-for-childhood/aboutus/partners/nspcc-o2-online-safety-partnership/
Parent workshops- from January 2016, we will be working with 02 to provide parent online
safety workshops across the UK. Parents or organisations including schools or businesses
can register their interest and request for workshops to be held in their area on the NSPCC
website- http://www.nspcc.org.uk/fighting-for-childhood/about-us/partners/nspcc-o2online-safety-partnership/online-safety-workshop-sign-up/.
PC Liz Stanton MBE
Youth Engagement Officer
We do hope you find this information useful and if you have any concerns please do not
hesitate to get in touch.
Yours sincerely
Mrs R Zartarian
Deputy Headteacher
Headteacher: Mrs S L Gohr
www.pikemereschool.com