Online safety
Online Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Welland Academy. It is taught to all pupils, demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online. We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the Online Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
It’s essential to be realistic - banning the internet or technology will not work and it often makes a child less likely to report a problem. Education around safe use is essential. Here are some useful links to guides and websites that offer advice and support:
SMART Rules - We teach children the SMART rules for staying safe online:
Childnet https://www.childnet.com/ 
Whether you’re puzzled by parental controls or would like to get knowledgeable about gaming, this site can help. We all know that it can sometimes be challenging to keep up to speed with what children and young people are doing online. Here you will find advice on where to begin, how to set up parental controls, and guidance on how to talk to your children about keeping safe online.
Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. 
Since 2006, Thinkuknow has been keeping children and young people safe by providing education and ensuring that everyone has access to this practical information – children, young people, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them.
Gaming: what parents and carers need to know
Minecraft
Minecraft is one of the most popular games for children and young people. Here’s an overview of some of the parental controls and safety features that can help to keep your child safe on the platform:
Is Minecraft safe for children? | NSPCC 
Roblox
Roblox is a hugely popular game across all ages so it is important to know what settings are in the game, and apply the settings that are appropriate for your child.
Online safety advice for parents with children aged 6-10 years:
Online safety advice for 6-10 year olds | Internet Matters
Online safety advice for pre-teens:
Preteens (11-13-year-olds) online safety advice | Internet Matters
Online safety advice for pre-school children:
Pre-school (0-5) online safety tips and advice | Internet Matters