Online Safety

The Internet offers today’s young people a multitude of opportunities for both work and play, and at DILS we are committed to ensuring that our students develop into positive digital citizens who can confidently and safely make use of new technologies.  In school we do our part to keep our students safe by filtering and monitoring their Internet access and by giving e-safety a high profile in assemblies and class activities as well as in Life Skills and Computing lessons.

Of course, this focus is most effective when reinforced at home and the role that parents can play cannot be underestimated. Keeping open lines of communication with your children regarding the threats that may be encountered online is very important, and the resources below should equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to have these conversations.

If you do have any further queries or concerns regarding e-safety then please contact the school.

Useful links:

Bedfordshire Online Safety Resources for Children 0-8

UK Safer Internet Centre - online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.

Childnet International - an organisation working directly with children, parents and teachers to ensure that the issues of online child protection and the safe and positive use of the internet are addressed.

ThinkuKnow - the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre's own website which has been designed and written specifically for children, young people, teachers, parents and carers.

Internetmatters.org - specific help on how to set up internet controls at home. Guidance and articles for parents about keeping children safe online.

Parental Controls Tool Pegi Public Site - a website with information on game ratings and advice on how to set controls on different gaming consoles.