At Lord Deramore’s, we think that computers are a fantastic aid to learning. […] The internet opens up wonderful possibilities for finding out about anything that interests us. It is up to all of us to make sure we use it wisely. Lord Deramore's ICT Policy
We hope that the following websites will help you to understand ways to support your child and keep them safe while online.
- CEOP Education – Parents & Carers
- Childnet
- Internet Matters
- LGfL ParentSafe
- NSPCC
- UK Safer Internet Centre
Safeguarding and E-Safety Top Tips for Parents and Carers
We often send an E-safety ‘Quick Read’ for parents and carers, with information about a range of platforms and issues together with some top tips for helping your family to use the internet safely, in the regular updates sent to families by ParentPay. For your convenience we have also collected these below!
- Top 10 Tips: Encouraging Children to Choose Respect
- What Parents & Educators Need to Know about: Horror Films and Age Ratings
- Top 10 Tips: Using and Reviewing Parental Controls
- What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Online Trolling
- What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Pop Ups
- 10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Encouraging Healthy Friendships
- What Parents & Educators Can Learn from the Ofcom Media Report 2024
- 10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Developing Healthy Sleep Patterns
- Top Tips for Managing Screen Time
- Smartphone Safety Tips for Young People
- Top Tips for Setting up Parental Controls on New Devices
- 12 Top Tips for Children and Young People to Enjoy a Tech-Free Christmas
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Smart TVs
- Online Safety Resources for Anti-Bullying Week
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about X
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Whatsapp
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Sharing Photos Online
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Live Streaming
- How to Stay Safe Online this Summer
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about AI Virtual Friends
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Anime
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Influencers
- Looking after Your Wellbeing Online
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Telegram
- 10 Top Tips for Safely Using Smartwatches
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Wizz
- What Parents and Carers Need to Know about OFCOM’s Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report 2023
- Helping Children and Young People with Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
- Ten Top Tips for Stronger Passwords
- Top Tips for Adopting Safe and Healthy Online Habits
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about iPads
- Useful information for families about ‘dual-screening’
- 10 Ways Gaming Can Support Positive Outcomes in Children and Young People
- Tips for Encouraging Open Discussions about Digital Lives
- 12 Top Tips for Building Cyber Resilience at Home
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about Twitter
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about World of Warcraft
- Staying Safe on New Devices
- Managing Screen Time
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about Social Media & Mental Health
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about TikTok
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
- What Parents & Carers Need to Know about How to Combat Online Bullying
- 10 Ways You Can Share Kindness Online
- Amigo – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- SENDIT – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- FIFA 23 – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- 10 Tips for Parents and Carers: How to be Green with your Tech
- Reddit – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- Steam – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- Minecraft – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- esports – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- Twitch – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- Virtual Reality – What Parents & Carers Need To Know
- Six Top Tips for Parents To Keep Your Children Safe Online
- Childnet template for a Family Agreement about internet use
- Your Child’s Screen Time – a parent guide
- Netflix Checklist
- Snapchat – a parent factsheet
- WhatsApp – a parent factsheet
- TikTok – a parent factsheet
- Fortnite – a parent factsheet
- YouTube Kids – a parent factsheet
- YouTube – a parent factsheet
- Instagram – a parent factsheet
- Squid Game Parent Information
- Roblox – a parent factsheet
- Loot boxes and Skins Betting – a parent factsheet
- Minecraft – a parent factsheet