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If you have any concerns about internet safety please contact: Ann Layzell eSafety Adviser Email: ann.layzell@ hertscc.gov.uk
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eSafety Advice for Parents

In school the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning provides for a safe and secure online environment. Many parents and carers do seek advice on how they can help their children to 'Stay Safe' online outside of school. These websites provide comprehensive information about online safety and once parents and carers have a wider knowledge and understanding of the issues they can decide what is right for their family.

• Useful web sites for parents

The internet is an exciting and fun place for adults and children to use and explore educationally and socially.  The challenge for parents, carers and teachers is to make sure our children are aware and understand how to be safe when using the internet and related technologies. 

Digital Parenting

Vodafone has produced a new magazine called ‘Digital Parenting' to help parents understand and get involved with their children's digital world. The magazine is very readable, informative and provides advice on a range of eSafety issues, such as location services, sexting, cyberbullying and illegal content.

To order a copy of the magazine, email publications@parentfocus.co.uk or visit their website:

• http://www.vodafone.com/content/index/parents.html

Mind the Gap - Conversation Starter Kit

Connecting with parents/carers and helping them to keep their children safe online is an important aspect of eSafety for all schools.  This excellent resource can be downloaded and used by parents/carers to help raise awareness and bridge the gap that sometimes exists.

• Acrobat pdf, 59kb/2 pages, 21/03/2013, mind_the_gap.pdf

Computer Games and Your Kids - What every parent needs to know - February 2012

Schools are increasingly reporting the impact video gaming is having on children’s education, achievement, behaviour and sleep.   To support schools with this challenging area and to help raise awareness your ICT Team participated in the Radio Verulam’s ‘Parents Show’.  The programme focused on the need for parental engagement, appropriate boundaries and research about the effects of gaming on behaviour and sleep.  

This is now available as a podcast and the link can be sent out to parents and carers. 

• http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-parents-show/id443161154

Home and Family Guidelines

This document provides parents and carers with possible guidelines to support safe use of ICT.

• Acrobat pdf, 64kb/1 page, 07/10/2010, home_and_family_guidelines_nov09.pdf

Parents and Carers Sessions

The eSafety team are CEOP trained and can provide personalised, up-to-date sessions for parents and carers. Many of our resources are used across the UK by various organisations and our training always includes the very latest information presented with a balanced and supportive approach.

For further eSafety information, advice and training contact:
Ann Layzell, eSafety Adviser   
Email: ann.layzell@hertscc.gov.uk  or Tel: 01438 843350

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