With the increased use of devices by children it becomes harder to police all the avenues children may find themselves down.  On this page we have signposted websites where you can find help and advice to help you keep your children as safe as possible on line. 

Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom. They produce a report annually relating to children & parents media experiences over the course of the previous year.

According to their annual report published this year:

70% of parents worry about their children seeing age-inappropriate content

68% of parents worry about thir child being exposed to content that promotes self harm

69% worry about their child being bullied online 

72% worry about their child distinguishing real from fake information 

61% worry about exposure to extreme views

To read the full report and Ofcom's findings click the link below.

As part of the curriculum here at Newbald we teach children how to stay safe on line and why it's so important to ask about anything they are unsure of.

East Riding Council also offer support and have information available to help parents on their website. This information can be found at 

https://www.erscp.co.uk/e-safety/

Should you wish to view our Online Safety Policy, please access it below.

            Confused by Parental Controls ? Want to know what a particular Game involves ? Worried about your Child ?

The links below will have many of the answers, or will be able to point you in the right direction of  who to contact. . 

	Online Safety Policy 2025	[pdf 497KB]
	What parents & educators need to know about the Ofcom Media Report 2025	[pdf 1MB]