Safeguarding Resources
At The Wymering School safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where our autistic students can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated safeguarding team works tirelessly to ensure that all staff are thoroughly trained in recognising and responding to potential concerns, with a particular focus on the unique vulnerabilities that our pupils may face. We understand that safeguarding extends beyond the school gates, which is why we’ve developed strong partnerships with families, local authorities, and specialist services to provide comprehensive support. To assist our families in continuing this vital work at home, we’ve selected key resources which are very relevant to our school community.
Online Safety
Welcome to our online safety resource page for The Wymering School. In today’s digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our lives, offering incredible opportunities for learning, communication, and entertainment. However, it also presents unique challenges and risks, particularly for our students. At Wymering, we understand that many of our pupils may have a special interest in technology and spend significant time online, which makes internet safety education even more crucial. Autistic individuals may face additional vulnerabilities online, such as difficulty interpreting social cues or understanding the intentions of others within digital interactions. They might also struggle with impulse control or become easily overwhelmed by the vast amount of information present on the internet. Furthermore, some of our students may have challenges in recognising potential dangers or distinguishing between safe and unsafe online behaviours. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive online safety curriculum as part of of PSHE curriculum which is tailored to the specific needs of our learners, focusing on clear, concrete strategies and visual supports to help them navigate the digital world safely. By working together – school, parents, and students – we can ensure that our young people can enjoy the benefits of the internet while staying protected from its potential risks.
Resources
Where can I go to get support to help keep my child safe online?
There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
- Thinkyouknow – advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
- Internet matters – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Parent info – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- LGfL – support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
- Net-aware – support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
- support for parents and carers to keep children safe online – Outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to find support and advice
- guidance on staying safe online – which includes information on security and privacy settings.
- Childnet – Offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support.
- Let’s Talk About It – has advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation.
- UK Safer Internet Centre – has tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online, including parental controls offered by home internet providers and safety tools on social networks and other online services.
- National Online Safety Facebook page – NOS regularly post guides to support school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.
- TikTok safety resources for parents – information on keeping children safe when using TikTok.
- National Online Safety – a guide providing some helpful tips on keeping children safe online.
- Online Harms Newsletter Autumn 2024
