Here are some of the results from our Year 6 Online Safety questionnaire;

Online Safety KS2

Year 6 results:

95% of children in Year 6 know how to use privacy settings when using online apps and games

7 in 10 Year 6s are using the internet for more than 2 hours a day

50% of Year 6 are using screens for more than 4 hours at the weekend each day

Over 1/4 said their parents do not know or use the privacy settings on the devices they use

Over 1/4 of pupils said that a stranger tried to make contact with them while playing games or on social media

73% of Year 6 children have access to a device with unrestricted access to the internet

In Pear Tree Mead Year 6 a staggering 99% said that they have had hurtful comments said to them, but knew to tell an adult

As you can see, there is a definite need to provide as much assistance to both children and adults for how best to stay safe online. Below are some useful websites and links that you may find beneficial;

• Social Media Guides – http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/ -http://saferinternet.org.uk/checklists
• Settings of apps – https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
• Online gaming help – www.askaboutgames.com
• How to start an Online Safety conversation  – http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/ – www.childnet.com/have-a-conversation
• How to report concerns – www.ceop.police.uk – www.thinkuknow.co.uk – www.iwf.org.uk
• Need further help or advice? – www.childnet.com/parents-help youngminds.org.uk

 

We have created a dedicated Online Safety Tips page where you will be able to find the best advice and resources for children to be safe online.