We are committed to ensuring that students are safe when using the internet at Sir Thomas Fremantle School. However, much of a child’s internet usage occurs outside of school, and we urge parents/carers to be interested, supportive and vigilant to their children’s usage.

The online world is vast and ever-changing, so to provide you with the latest online safety knowledge, the information on this page all links to official, well-respected organisations who specialise in helping families to stay safe online.

The volume of advice and guidance about internet safety can be quite overwhelming, so here are some suggestions if you’re not sure where to start. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and we strongly recommend that you explore the websites linked from this page in-depth.

Be prepared. Click the link below for guidance from the NSPCC on the best ways to start a discussion about online safety with your child.

Talk to you child about how the risks might affect them, and the ways in which they can be avoided so they stay safe. Click the link below for advice and guidance from Get Safe Online.

Find out more about the specific apps your child is using. Click the link below to access the National Online Safety’s e-safety guides - there’s one for absolutely everything!

National Online Safety have recently launched the world’s most comprehensive online safety app, it’s packed with insightful courses, explainer videos, webinars and guides on topics that will help you protect the kids you care about when they’re online. Find out more from Myleene Klass in the video below.

How to Report Safety Concerns

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

If you’re worried a child is being groomed online or sexually exploited, report your concerns to the Police on 101 and the Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre (CEOP) via their website: www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre

Click the link below for more advice about reporting a concern.