Online Safety
Keeping children safe takes the highest priority at Newlands. Our staff are trained annually in safeguarding procedures, and they also receive updates throughout the academic year. Our children are taught how to report any concerns or worries they may have, and they receive explicit teaching on how to stay safe through our assemblies and curriculum.
Computers and other technology are of benefit as they enhance our ICT skills and help us learn about the world around us. It is used in all distinct subjects and as a means of supporting all other areas of the national curriculum.
The Pupils are invigorated to interconnect ideas and information in a variety of forms. Using technology and software develop their learning. The school is committed to high eminence Internet Safety for all.
Pupils need to be empowered to keep them safe
Click on the links below to access relevant websites to give you further information on how to stay safe and aware online.
Primary online safety for teachers
Links for Parents and Carers
Using the internet can make learning fun, fast and easy. The following sites offer help to keeping you and your child safe online:
Parents and carers | CEOP Education
Childline is a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people.
Anyone up to the age of 19 can call 0800 1111 or get advice online or on the phone.
This service is provided by the NSPCC. Childline deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, pregnancy and substance misuse.
Childline intends to always keep calls confidential. Childline counsellors take action, however the situation, big or small, if they can help. Counsellors do not record calls but write down case notes of calls and sometimes counselling supervisors may also listen in to calls to make sure that they can help the best they can
Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people