Lancasterian Primary School

A safe and welcoming learning community where:
- we all aim high;
- everyone is included;
- creativity is valued.

Online Payments

Report a Concern

Online Safety For Parents & Carers

Keeping children safe online is a safeguarding priority. At Lancasterian, we work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure children can use technology safely, responsibly, and confidently.

Online safety goes beyond using the internet. It includes all digital technologies such as computers, games consoles (e.g. Xbox or PlayStation), mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs, and other connected devices — including the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms

What we teach at Lancasterian

Online safety is taught as part of our wider safeguarding and curriculum provision. We support pupils to become responsible digital citizens by teaching them:

Safe use: how to navigate online environments safely and what action to take if they encounter harmful, inappropriate, or upsetting content
Protecting privacy: how to keep personal data private and understand the risks of sharing information online
Respectful behaviour: how to communicate appropriately online, recognise unacceptable behaviour, and respond to concerns such as cyberbullying (linked to our behaviour and anti-bullying policies)
Managing risk: how to recognise potential online risks, including contact from strangers, misleading information, and AI-generated content
Critical thinking: how to question what they see online, including understanding that not everything online (including AI-generated content) is accurate or trustworthy
Balanced use: how to use technology in a healthy and proportionate way

Why this matters

Children are increasingly active online, which brings both opportunities and risks. Alongside more traditional risks, children may encounter misleading or AI-generated content that can be difficult to identify as real or trustworthy.

Without appropriate support and guidance, they may be exposed to harmful or inappropriate content, or experience unsafe interactions.

Evidence shows that children do not always report online concerns. However, they are more likely to feel confident seeking help when there is a strong, open dialogue with trusted adults.

Regular conversations about online safety at home play a vital role in safeguarding children.

Six top tips for parents and carers

Take an active interest in the games, apps, and platforms your child uses — explore them together where possible, including any AI tools they may access
Check age ratings (e.g. PEGI) and review privacy and safety settings before use
Set clear expectations and boundaries around screen time and device use
Encourage use of devices in shared family spaces to support supervision
Be aware of communication features (chat/voice) and know how to block or report concerns
Monitor and manage in-app purchases, including checking whether payment details are linked

If your child experiences anything online that concerns or upsets them, encourage them to stop, close the app or device, and report it to a trusted adult immediately.

If needed, concerns should be reported to the school so that appropriate safeguarding support can be provided.

By working together, we can ensure children are equipped to use technology safely, think critically about what they see online, and respond to risks effectively — including those linked to emerging technologies.

Lancasterian Primary School

Banner Slideshow

Banner Caption

Social Media

Devices

Gaming

NSPCC

Parentzone

Other Useful Guides

Get in touch with us

Useful links

Accessibility