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E-Safety

At Sheen Mount, we believe that learning and being supported to be safe online is an essential part of growing up. The online world can be an exciting place to learn, create, connect and explore — but it also presents risks that children need help to understand. This page is designed to give you practical advice and links to trusted resources, to assist you in enabling your child to use technology safely and positively.

Top tips for parents and carers

Here are some practical steps you can take to help keep your child healthy and safe:

1) Talk little and often

Regular short conversations are best. Ask:

  • “What games or apps are popular right now?”
  • “Has anything online ever made you feel worried or uncomfortable?”
  • “If something popped up, what would you do?”
2) Agree rules together

Create simple family rules, such as:

  • devices not used behind closed doors
  • no chatting with strangers online
  • “if in doubt, tell an adult”
  • age ratings are followed
3) Use parental controls

Parental controls help manage:

  • content (age-appropriate)
  • spending and in-app purchases
  • time limits
  • communication settings
4) Check privacy and location settings

Many apps share information automatically. Ensure:

  • accounts are set to private
  • location services are turned off unless needed
  • personal details (school name, home address) are never shared
5) Encourage children to report worries

Children should know:

  • they will not be in trouble for telling an adult
  • they can report concerns to school
  • reporting is a brave and responsible action
6) Model good habits

Children learn from what we do online.

 

Supporting online safety at home: useful resources

We recommend the following high-quality resources for families:

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day supports important conversations at school and at home.

Find out more here: Safer Internet Day 2026

Key policies and guidance

Our approach is underpinned by national guidance and school policies, including:

Working together in partnership

Online safety is most effective when school and families work closely together. Thank you for supporting our work, reinforcing key messages at home, and helping to ensure that all children can enjoy the benefits of technology in a safe, healthy and positive way.

If you ever have a concern about online safety, please speak to your child’s class teacher, or our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Maria O'Brien.

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