At St Margaret's, we believe that collaboration between school and home is key to raising responsible digital children. In today’s technology driven environment, we are proud to be e-safety aware, ensuring children learn to navigate the online world with confidence and care.
Our Approach
- Progressive learning: E-safety is introduced in a structured, age-appropriate way across all year groups.
- Empowerment through education: We focus on equipping children with the knowledge to handle online challenges safely and responsibly.
- Real world relevance: Lessons reflect the digital experiences children encounter daily, from gaming to social media.
What Children Learn
- How to protect personal information
- How to recognise and report inappropriate content or behavior
- How to communicate respectfully online
- How to manage screen time and digital wellbeing
Working Together
We encourage parents and carers to:
- Talk regularly with children about their online activities
- Use parental controls and privacy settings
- Stay informed about the platforms and apps children use
Helpful Resources
- NSPCC Online Safety Hub – Offers guides on apps, parental controls, and conversation starters.
- Internet Matters – Provides tailored advice by age, device setup guides, and issue-specific help like cyberbullying or screen time.
- Barnardo’s Online Safety Advice – Focuses on the risks of online grooming and how to support children emotionally.
- UK Safer Internet Centre – Offers resources for parents, carers, and educators, including guides on sexting, livestreaming, and online challenges.
Useful links
- Use Parental Controls to Keep Your Child Safe | NSPCC
- Children and technology: Age-appropriate usage advice | NSPCC
- Teaching Your Child about Internet & Online Safety | NSPCC
- Online safety quiz | NSPCC
- Online Safety BBC
- What is online safety? - BBC Bitesize
- Keeping children safe online | Barnardo's
