E-safety Parent Zone
Heathlands School recognises that the internet, mobile and digital technologies provide good opportunities for children and young people to learn, socialise and play, provided that they are safe.
As a school we strongly encourage parents to commit to a smartphone free childhood. Many Heathlands parents are signed up to commit to this. To learn more please watch this presentation (includes BSL interpretation):
To see how many Heathlands parents are committed to not give their child a smartphone and to join them, click this link:
https://linktr.ee/SFChertfordshire or click SFChertfordshire
The digital world is an amazing place, it is vast and fast moving but with few rules. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils and adults in the school community have the knowledge and understanding to use internet websites, social media and related technologies safely and responsibly. E-safety is covered in the curriculum for all pupils and staff are aware that some pupils may require additional support or teaching, including reminders, prompts and further explanation to reinforce their knowledge and understanding of online safety issues.
Increasingly, online safety concerns and the impact of screen time and internet use on the development and wellbeing of children and young people is in the news. Regular advice regarding e-safety is sent out to parents and here are some other resources to help you keep your child safe and healthy.
Childline online safety information. Their videos have subtitles:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/
Childline also have a deaf area of the website with BSL videos in BSL:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/deaf-zone/bsl-videos/
Hertfordshire Young Minds guidance on using social media:
There are also apps available that can enable you as a parent to monitor and ensure your child is using social media safely. For example:
