Thorpes Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7GQ

01773 712 893

info@corfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

Corfield Church of England Infant School

Online Safety

It is so important to stay safe online!

Computers play a big part in children's lives today and there are so many different devices that allow easy access to the internet: iPads, mobile phones, laptops and computers are only a few that children can use.

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Hector the Dolphin

Do you know as a parent it is vital that you know what your child is exposed to on the internet, and here is one way that can help...


Hector is a dolphin that stays in the corner of your desktop waiting to cover the screen if something pops up that your child is not happy seeing. He is a free download from the website think u know, a New Zealand based company that specialise in Internet safety. They work closely with CEOP which is the Child Exploitation & Online Protection agency. CEOP is a company that helps to keep all children safe on the internet and has links with Child Line. Please visit their website to find out more about them.

Please click here to install Hector

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Did You Know...

You can find help, advice and resources for online safety by visiting the below website?

https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/

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There is also a CEOP button, to report suspected abuse - here is what it looks like:

Childnet International

This is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

Please take a look at their website, as they have some fantastic tips for children.

 

Click here to access Online Safety Information