Online Safety
Here at Coppice School we understand ever changing digital world and recognise the importance of our pupils becoming computer literate. The computing curriculum at Coppice has this at its heart and allows our pupils to be e-safe.
We have 3 members in our Online team, should you wish to speak with us we would be happy to help.
Tracey Conlon - Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Tracey Senior - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Natalie Swearman - Head Teacher
Please use our contact page or phone directly on 01302 833884
** For issues out of school hours or in holiday periods please use the contact page to get in touch for advice, or for urgent matters please contact the police or CEOPS directly:
Hotline for reporting and removing sexual images of children online
Sextortion advice for professionals, young people, parents and carers
We are inundated with a range of technological devices and understand how these can connect to a world of huge possibilities. However, we also acknowledge that children, through their innocence, may encounter and become involved in dangers whilst online. Below are a range of guidelines, resources and advice about how to keep your child safe.
If you have any online concerns, please contact the school.
Online Safety Information
NSPCC Online Safety for families and children with SEND
Internet Matters Supporting children and young people with SEND
Childnet Supporting young people with SEND
Screen Time - Supporting young people with having a healthy balance
Reporting illegal and harmful online content
Cyberflashing - Supporting victims of cyberflashing and giving preventative advice
Livestreaming - Staying safe online when broadcasting to an audience
Misinformation - Supporting critical thinking and reliability online
Coerced online child sexual abuse - Helping parents and carers keep their children safer online
Talking to young people about pornography online
Responding to and managing sexting incidents
Staying safe online when using social media
De-escalating and responding to harmful online challenges
Parental Controls - Protecting young people from inappropriate online content
Gaming - Staying safe while playing games online
Bullying - Supporting young people who have experienced bullying online
*FaceCast App*
This App has led to many child protection services working together to safeguard children who are using it, due to the concern that the app is being used as a platform for child sexual exploitation. The ‘Face Cast’ app- although designed for those over 18- allows children who state they are 13+ to access it and use live video mode, chat to strangers and earn in app coins. The reviews for this app are damning and it is clear that the app is being used to exploit children. Please can you ensure that your child’s phone is regularly checked and, if this app is found, please remove it.
