Online Safety at St Peter’s 

At St Peter’s CE  Primary School , keeping our pupils safe online is a top priority. We teach children how to use the internet responsibly, respectfully, and safely - both in school and at home.

Online Safety Policy

What We Teach

Our online safety curriculum helps children:

  • Understand what personal information is and why it should be protected.
  • Recognise safe and unsafe websites, apps, and games.
  • Know what to do if they see something upsetting or confusing online.
  • Learn how to be kind and respectful when communicating online.
  • Understand the importance of asking a trusted adult for help.
  • Understanding what is real and what may be fake.

Online Bullying

Online Bullying is when someone uses the internet, a phone, or another device to be unkind, hurtful, or mean to others. This can include sending nasty messages, spreading rumours, or leaving out others online.

What we teach children:

  • Always be kind and respectful online.
  • Never join in if someone else is being unkind.
  • Tell a trusted adult (like a parent or teacher) if they see or experience cyberbullying.
  • Remember that everyone deserves to feel safe and happy online.

How we teach the children:

At our school, teaching children how to stay safe online is a key part of our curriculum. We use the Project Evolve framework to deliver engaging and age-appropriate online safety lessons every half term, ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly. In addition, we make use of 2BeSafe resources on Purple Mash to reinforce key messages and provide interactive activities that help children understand how to make safe choices online. By combining these high-quality resources, we aim to empower our pupils to use technology safely, respectfully, and thoughtfully both in and out of school.

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How we help:

  • We have clear rules about online behaviour and teach the four Cs, Conduct, Commerce, Contact and Content.  
  • We encourage children to speak up if something is wrong.
  • Staff are trained to support children and deal with any incidents quickly and fairly.
  • We have Acceptable Use Policies in place.  

How Parents Can Help

You can support your child’s online safety by:

  • Talking regularly about what they do online.
  • Setting clear rules for internet use at home.
  • Using parental controls and privacy settings.
  • Encouraging your child to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Our Safeguarding Measures

In school, we use:

  • Secure internet filters and monitoring systems.
  • Age-appropriate digital tools and platforms.
  • Regular lessons and assemblies on digital safety.
  • Staff training to stay up-to-date with online risks.

Helpful Resources