Online Safety

At Halifax we are committed to online safety.

If you have any concerns and need to talk to someone in school, then Mr Rob Doyle is our Online Safety Lead. We take all online safety incidents seriously whether they have taken place in or outside of school.

Halifax Primary Online Safety and Acceptable Use Policy

OMAT ICT and Acceptable Use Policy 2024.pdf

Support for Parents and Carers

We are keen to support parents in developing their online safety knowledge and awareness of new apps and trends. To this end, please take time to visit the links below.

Supporting Your Child to Be Safe Online

Online Safety - Key Issues Affecting Children in our School

What Parents and Carers Need to Know About Social Media and Mental Health.pdf

Understanding Apps

Further Helpful Websites

CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protect Command Are you worried about the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to a CEOP advisor.

Childline Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online.

ThinkuKnow Advice on keeping your child safe.

Internet Matters This site is the go to place to develop your knowledge of Online Safety - from specific issues to new apps and security measures - it's all here!

E-Safety Training Please visit this link for resources for parents and children from the 'Two Johns', leading online safety experts.

Common Sense Media If you're not sure whether to let your child watch a movie or play a game, visit this link.