At North Ridge Community School, online safety is viewed as extremely important and is taught as part of the Computing Programme of Study as well as through other areas such as PSHE and SRE.

Safer Internet Day is celebrated each year. All children and young people take part in assemblies and lessons focussing on Internet Safety.  https://saferinternetday.org

e-Safety team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Cass H

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): Jade SA

e-Safety Officer: Jade SA

Cyber Bullying

North Ridge School takes bullying via the internet or other technology extremely seriously. Any instances can be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or e-Safety Officer via the school website: nrcs.admin@nexusmat.org or 01302 720790.

North Ridge School understands the importance of Internet Safety both in school and at home. The following links provide help and advice for parents concerned about their child/young person and their online safety:

• Online Safety Guide from eSafety Adviser -esafefy Adviser, provides a handy guide for parents/carers with popular apps and games for children. 
• http://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ Provides specific information for parents of children of different ages to keep safe online.
• Doncaster Safeguarding Children Partnership is a statutory body consisting of senior representatives of partner agencies and organisations working to safeguard children and young people in Doncaster. These can be contacted on: dscp@doncaster.gov.uk or by going to their website: https://dscp.org.uk/
• Child line support for young children and young people: 0800 1111 or http://www.childline.org.uk/
• NSPCC – support network and source of advice: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
• Advice on the dangers of certain apps for mobile devices: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
• Guidance on setting up mobile devices through O2 and the NSPCC: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/nspcc/
• Help and advice on using and playing games safely with your child or young person and encouraging cooperative supervised fun online: https://www.askaboutgames.com/
• Managing children's screen time – Parent advice | Internet Matters
• The DigiSafe Team at LGfL is a centre of excellence in safeguarding, both online and beyond. They host a signposting portal to open-access resources on a range of safeguarding themes and support schools and parents with keeping children safe.  Follow this link for more information on supporting your child to stay safe online - parentsafe.lgfl.net

For further guidance and up-to-date support with Internet Safety, such as privacy settings, blocking, reporting and more, click here.

Parent/ Carer Support Session 

E-Safety support and toolkit links below. 

• https://www.internetmatters.org/digital-family-toolkit/ 
• https://www.internetmatters.org/?s=SEN 
• https://www.internetmatters.org/inclusive-digital-safety/advice-for-parents-and-carers/supporting-children-with-send/

Useful Guides

• WhatsApp Privacy, Controls and Settings Guide
• FaceTime Privacy and Safety, Controls and Settings Guide
• Pinterest Privacy and Safety, Controls and Settings Guide
• TikTok Parental Controls and Settings Guide
• Snapchat Privacy Controls and Settings Guide
• Discord App Safety Controls and Settings Guide
• Roblox Parental Controls and Settings Guide
• Nintendo Switch Parental Controls and Settings Guide
• Guide to second-hand devices and safety.