At Penketh South we are committed to keeping the children in our care safe. In today’s digital world, we are aware of the fantastic opportunities educationally and otherwise that the internet brings. However, we are also extremely aware and mindful of the potential risks that children may face when they access the internet using the technology that is at their fingertips on a day to day basis.

Children have regular Online safety training in school which is delivered and reinforced during computing lessons and whenever they are using technology. Our school also takes part in the annual UK Safer Internet Day events, which happens on the second Tuesday in February. This is something that the children are always keen to be a part of.

There are lots of ways in which you can help your child to stay safe online. The internet is an incredibly useful resource, and we want our young learners to be able to use it safely. The children receive regular talks from the local PCSOs and from workshops by the NSPCC.

If you ever want help or advice about how to stay safe online, about privacy settings or how to report concerns, please do not hesitate to come into school and talk to your child’s class teacher, our Computing Lead – Miss Wright, PSHE Lead – Mrs Charlton or any of the safe and Sound Team.  We will always do our best to help.