E-Safety

At Stifford Clays Primary, we want every child to feel safe and confident when using technology at home and in school. E-safety means helping children understand how to use devices, apps, and the internet responsibly, while also knowing what to do if they see something worrying, receive an unpleasant message, or feel uncomfortable online. Parents play a key role by setting clear expectations, supporting good habits, and keeping communication open.

For primary age children, practical safety steps make a real difference. Please encourage your child to use age-appropriate websites and apps, keep passwords private, and remind them never to share personal information such as their full name, address, school details, or photos. It is also important to agree simple rules about screen time, where devices can be used (for example, in shared spaces), and what to do if they are contacted by someone they do not know. If your child receives messages or images that worry them, they should stop, tell an adult straight away, and not respond.

We recommend using parental controls and privacy settings, along with regular check-ins to review what your child is using and who they are interacting with. In school, we teach children how to recognise safe and unsafe online behaviour, how to report concerns, and how to think carefully before posting or sharing. If you have any questions about e-safety, or you would like guidance on setting up devices and accounts, please speak to the school—we are here to support families.