St Mark's Primary School 
Online Safety at St Mark's
We are absolutely delighted to be the first school in the country to be awarded the Online Safety Mark for the fifth time out of more than 400 schools who have attained the award. At St. Mark’s the staff, parents and governors continually seek to ensure the safety of our children both now and in the future and we are proud that these efforts have been recognised. In particular, the assessor commented that ‘pupils are well informed’ about online safety and that they are actively involved through events where the School Council helped to educate their fellow pupils. Importantly, the ‘ongoing progress’ of the school was also recognised, showing that at St. Mark’s we continually seek to evolve our provision to support children on their life-long learning journey.
The internet and technology develops and changes constantly. For some parents it can feel overwhelming trying to keep up with what is happening on the internet and how your child's latest phone, gadget or games console works. If you have any concerns about your child and the internet please feel free to speak to your child's class teacher. Further support is also available from Miss Marsh (Online Safety Coordinator), Miss Coldwell (Family Advisor). Please see below for more information.
Please click on the links below
Student Acceptable User Agreement
St Mark's Online Safety AUA Foundation
St Mark's Online Safety AUA YR 1 & 2
St Mark's Online Safety AUA YR 3 & 4
St Mark's Online Safety AUA YR 5 & 6
Above are the Acceptable Use Agreements that the children must adhere to when using any ICT in school. As parents you are asked to sign in agreement when your child starts school. The children sign their copy too. We have four versions which are age appropriate for the children as they grow. For more detailed information please see our Online Safety Policy.
Report Harmful Content here: https://reportharmfulcontent.com/report/?from=button
NSPCC Online Safety Workshop for Parents and Carers
This workshop provides parents and carers with information about how to support their child in their online world. We cover topics such as online bullying, mental health and social media, as well as signposting to resources and organisations for help and support.
#WakeUpWednesday aims to equip every trusted adult with the knowledge and skills they need to keep up with the latest information, implement best practice and heighten their awareness of issues around online safety. Relevant to all parents and educators, from early years through to secondary school, the #WakeUpWednesday resources can be accessed both on desktop and via the #WakeUpWednesday app.
Please click the links below to access.
10-top-tips-for-families-and-educators-encouraging-open-conversations-at-home.pdf
Building cyber-resilience-at-home.pdf
Fortnight-and-stronger-passwords.pdf
Having open-discussions-about-digital-lives.pdf
Parental-controls-on-new-devices.pdf
Setting-boundaries-around-gaming.pdf
Social-media-mental-health-the-positive-and-negative-impacts.pdf
Wake-Up-Wednesday-How-To-Combat-Online-Bullying.pdf
What you need to know about monkey app.pdf
What you need to know about snapchat.pdf
What you needto know about Among-us.pdf
What-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-disney.pdf
What-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-ipads.pdf
What-parents-carers-need-to-know-about-Managing-Device-Stress-and-Anxiety.pdf
Anti-bullying Ambassadors: Online Safety
HELLO parents and carers, we are the anti-bullying ambassadors at St Mark’s Primary, and we wanted to share our ideas to help children stay safe, happy, and kind online.
We use the internet for learning, games, and talking to friends-but it’s important to use it in a healthy way too!
We think it really helps when adults ask us about what we do online.
- Ask us what games we like to play or who we talk to.
- Listen without getting us in trouble straight away
- Help us understand what to do if something feels wrong
When we feel listened to, we’re more likely to speak up.
Being kind is one of the most important things.
- Don’t send mean messages or comments
- Think before you post ‘Would I say this face-to-face?’
- Stand up for others if you see unkind behaviour
We believe kindness can spread-even on screens!
Too much screen time can make us tired or grumpy.
- Help us take breaks from devices.
- Encourage outdoor play, reading, or creative time.
- Have ‘no- screen’ times like before bed.
Balance helps our brains and bodies stay healthy.
If something upsetting happens online:
- Tell a trusted adult straight away
- Don't reply to mean messages
- Block and report people who are being unkind
We want all children to know: It's never your fault.
We've learned it's important to protect our information.
- Don't share passwords, even with friends.
- Keep personal details private
- Ask before downloading or clicking links
Adults can help us make safe choices.
We notice what adults do, too!
- Show us how to use devices responsibly
- Be kind in your own messages and posts
- Spend time offline with us
We learn a lot from watching you.
A final thought from us
The Internet is a great place when we all work together to make it safe and kind. When children and adults support each other, we can stop bullying and enjoy being online.
Thank you for reading our ideas.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection