--- title: "Online Safety" url: "https://www.ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk/online-safety" school: "St Stephen's C.E. Primary School" --- # Online Safety ## Online Safety At St Stephen's CE Primary School, online safety is an integral part of safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring that children learn how to use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully, preparing them for life in an increasingly digital world. Online safety is taught throughout the curriculum, including Computing, Relationships Education and Health Education. Pupils learn to: - Stay safe while using the internet, apps, games and digital devices. - Protect personal information and understand the importance of privacy. - Recognise online risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content, scams and inappropriate contact. [\[learning.n...pcc.org.uk\]](https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2023/september/4-cs-of-online-safety) - Develop positive and respectful online relationships. - Understand the impact of their online behaviour and digital footprint. - Know how and where to report concerns and seek support. As part of our whole-school safeguarding approach, we use appropriate filtering and monitoring systems, provide regular staff training and work closely with parents and carers to help keep children safe online. Online safety is a shared responsibility between school, home and the wider community. We encourage parents and carers to take an active interest in their child's online activities and to maintain open conversations about internet use, gaming, social media and digital communication. If children encounter anything online that worries or upsets them, they should speak to a trusted adult immediately. [\[learning.n...pcc.org.uk\]](https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2023/september/4-cs-of-online-safety), **Our Safeguarding Team** If you have any concerns about a child's safety online, please contact a member of our safeguarding team: **Designated Safeguarding Team** **Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)** **Alison Richardson** Headteacher **Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads** **Victoria Suddes** Deputy Headteacher **Linda Edwards** SENDCo **Useful Online Safety Resources** - Thinkuknow – www.thinkuknow.co.uk - Childnet – www.childnet.com - Internet Matters – www.internetmatters.org - NSPCC Online Safety Hub – www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ - CEOP Safety Centre – www.ceop.police.uk **If a child is at immediate risk of harm, please contact the police on 999.** At St Stephen's, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are committed to working together to ensure that all children can learn, grow and thrive safely both online and offline. **Please see below our monthly newsletters which are emailed to all parents to keep them updated on the latest E-safety news and guidance.** **Online Safety Newsletter - November 2026 300 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_November_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_23-10-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - October 2026 373 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_October_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_28-09-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - September 2026 332 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_September_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_01-09-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - July 2026 358 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_July_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_26-06-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - June 2026 341 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_June_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_18-05-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - May 2026 440 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_May_2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - April 2026 676 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_April_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_26-03-2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - March 2026 335 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_March_2026.pdf) Online Safety Newsletter - February 2026 547 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_Feb_2026.pdf) Online Safety newsletter - January 2026 334 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_Jan_2026_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_18-12-2025.pdf) Online Safety newsletter - December 2025 676 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_Dec_2025_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_28-11-2025.pdf) Online Safety newsletter - November 2025 595 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/files/documents/Online_Safety_Newsletter_Primary_Nov_2025_11_St_Stephens_Co_Durham_03-11-2025.pdf)** #### - [![Local Offer](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/partners/Local-Offer-logo-small.jpg)](https://www.durham.gov.uk/localoffer) - [![Click CEOP](https://files.schudio.com/st-stephen-s-ce-primary-school/images/partners/Click_CEOPS-Footer.gif)](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre) ##### Location St Stephen's C.E. 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