Online Safety

Online Safety at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School

Keeping children safe online is very important to us. The internet is a great place for learning and fun, but children need to know how to use it safely.

In school, we teach children how to:

keep their personal information private
spot things online that might not be safe
be kind and respectful to others
speak to an adult if something worries them

We remind children that they should always tell a trusted adult if they see or hear anything online that makes them feel uncomfortable.

We also work closely with parents and carers, as online safety is something we all share responsibility for.

Please look through this page to find out more information about online safety.

NSPCC guide to online safety

The Internet is a fantastic tool that we use every day for learning and fun. However, it’s super important to use it responsibly and safely, especially when at school.

Check out the links provided here to discover ways to stay safe and have a great time on the Internet, whether you’re at home or in school.

Can you remember the tips for keeping yourself secure online?

If anything online is making you worried or unhappy, there’s advice available on how to report it.

Parents, if you’re looking for guidance on the latest apps, making reports, or setting up parental controls, you’ll find helpful information to ensure your child’s online experience is both enjoyable and secure.

Social Media

At St Matthew’s, we are committed to keeping children safe online. In school, we can control, filter and monitor internet usage through supervision and software. We know that at home, an ever-increasing number of children have unsupervised access to the internet, something which naturally increases with age through to adulthood.

Privacy settings are important, knowing/understanding the risks is important and following age guidelines is important. However, according to the NSPCC, talking to your child – openly, and regularly – is the best way to help keep them safe online. We highly recommend reading this document for expert advice.

Visit: NSPCC Social Media [External Link]

Children’s Commissioner – Terms and Conditions in Simplified Language

Download: Facebook Simplified [PDF]

Download: Snapchat Simplified [PDF]

Download: Instagram Simplified [PDF]

Download: YouTube Simplified [PDF]

Download: WhatsApp Simplified [PDF]

Are you SMART Online?

SAFER INTERNET DAY

We celebrated Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 10th February 2026. Please see …

We will be celebrating Safer Internet Day in school with fun activities for all year groups. We will be helping children understand the importance of staying safe online, being kind to others, and never sharing personal information.

We are also holding a poster competition:

EYFS: Make a Smartie the Penguin picture.

KS1: Make a Smartie the Penguin poster for online safety with at least one safety message.

LKS2: Make an online safety promise to stay kind online.

UKS2: Work in a group to make an online safety poster to show how to stay safe online.

We look forward to seeing the children’s creativity and celebrating online safety together!