Parent / Carers' Guides for Online Safety

We are proud to be a National Online Safety certified school and we know that children love being online.  The internet is a fun, exciting, sociable and engaging place.  However, the internet also has its dangers.  Young people seem to be rich in knowledge surrounding technology and it can be difficult to keep track as our children explore the online world.

Whatever they are doing, our parent guides (updated regularly)  will help you keep your children safe as they navigate the online world.  Share these guides with your children.  Start an online safety conversation today.

Parental Controls Set up Information

What Parents Need to Know about Loot Boxes

Loot boxes pop up in many different games that our children are fond of playing.  They are present in so many different games, meaning that loot boxes are available to many different age groups and within many different themes / types of games.  Loot boxes are designed to enhance the enjoyment of a game, given as rewards such as a better choice of characters to choose from or better 'weapons' to play with.  Children can be drawn into the excitement of these 'rewards' and may be enticed into purchasing the loot boxes, spending huge amounts of money which they don't see adding up.  Read our guide to loot boxes so that you can understand the risks they pose and as a trusted adult, begin that conversation with your children.

Openview Education Information

SPSM have previously worked with Openview Education on different projects such as Anti-Bullying Week and Online Safety Week.  They have been kind enough to share their new videos with us.  These videos will help to begin discussions between you and your child around staying safe online, anti-bullying and wellbeing.

How to Clean Devices - Advice and Tips

We are all aware (especially given the current circumstances) how important it is to be aware of cleanliness and personal hygiene.  We have much advice about hand washing but it is also important that we think carefully about how we clean and disinfect surfaces and objects.  Not many people are aware that this is especially important with our electronic devices.  Take a look at our guide to cleaning devices (and some 'dos' and 'don'ts).