Online Safety

Internet Safety

At HPP, we recognise the importance that technology plays in our pupils’ lives. Therefore, we feel it is vital that everyone who uses the internet and other devices knows how to act in a safe and responsible manner to make sure that they stay safe online. During the school day, children will often be using technology to support their learning in a variety of subjects and for a number of different purposes.

In order to facilitate our pupils learning, we feel that it is imperative to work in partnership with parents to ensure that pupils are happy and confident learners. Working with parents ensures that pupils are provided with the same message at school and home- reinforcing the principles of safe internet use. Therefore, we will be using this page to share information regarding safety online (including websites, apps and gaming).

At HPP,  we teach online safety throughout the year. Our students are exposed to internet safety starters which give pupils the opportunity to discuss a variety of scenarios about how they would act in given situations. Online safety is taught during computing lessons, PSHE lessons, internet safety week and is often discussed when children are using the technology we have in school.

Top tips for staying safe online from the pupils of HPP:

1.  Never share your personal information with people online - especially those who you do not know.
2.  Only play games which have an appropriate age rating.
3.  Speak to a trusted adult if something online makes you feel uncomfortable.
4.  Be polite and treat others how you wish to be treated.
5.  Don’t click on any links which have been shared with you.
6.  Don’t reply to messages from people who you don’t know.
7.  Always ask a parent’s permission before downloading apps.

Whilst at home, children may be unsupervised whilst using the internet. This allows them to view different elements of the internet -both positive and negative. Most devices and apps have parental settings, please use the QR codes opposite to take you to websites containing handy hints and tips as well as guides to setting up your child’s devices.

Most social media apps (Facebook and Tiktok) have a minimum age limit of 13 - whilst Whattsapp has an age limit of 16 so children at HPP should not be using these.

Please see our Online Safety Policy for more information

Useful links for parents: