Eggbuckland Vale Primary School & Nursery
Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland,
Plymouth, Devon PL6 5PS
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School & Nursery
Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland,
Plymouth, Devon PL6 5PS
Telephone:
E-Mail:
At EVPS, we recognise that pupils are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives on and offline. The online world provides many exciting opportunities; however, it can also present risks and challenges. All staff understand that they have a duty to ensure that all children are protected from potential harm online and that pupils are responsible in their own approaches to online safety.
We believe that:
All children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse.
What are some of the risks to online safety for children?
There are a range of potential harms that come with using the internet. Categories include:
How are children taught about online safety in school?
As part of Computing and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) sessions, pupils are taught about online safety in an age-appropriate way. This is re-inforced by assemblies and class discussions which include being taught:
Here is a reminder of the age restrictions on some of the more popular games and websites, often a surprise to parents!
Facebook 13+, Instagram 13+, Snapchat 13+, Tik-Tok 12+
Fortnite 12+, MineCraft 7+
Below are some links to useful e-safety information for parents.