Online Safety at Coagh Primary School
Today we were pleased to welcome PSNI Officers Wendy and Nathan to Coagh Primary School. Throughout the morning, they spoke with all classes about the importance of staying safe online, sharing age?appropriate guidance and practical advice with every year group.
For our Key Stage 2 pupils, there was a particular focus on online communication through gaming consoles, messaging apps and social platforms. Pupils were encouraged to think carefully about who they interact with online, what information they should keep private, and what is and isn’t appropriate to post or repost.
At Coagh Primary School, we strongly encourage open and regular conversations between parents and children about staying safe online. Talking together helps pupils become confident, responsible and informed digital citizens.
Helpful Online Safety Resources for Parents
To further support families, the following trusted UK?based websites offer practical advice, up?to?date guidance and useful conversation starters:
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Safer Schools App (Northern Ireland)
https://saferschoolsni.co.uk/
Coagh Primary School is currently strengthening its partnership with the Safer Schools App. This digital safeguarding tool provides parents, pupils and staff with guidance, alerts and practical advice on a range of online safety issues. We will share more details with families soon.
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NSPCC – Online Safety Support for Parents
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Clear advice on social media, gaming, sharing images and setting boundaries.
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ThinkUKnow (CEOP)
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Government?supported guidance with videos, resources and age?specific information.
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UK Safer Internet Centre
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
Practical tips on online behaviour, screen time and supporting children online.
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Internet Matters
https://www.internetmatters.org/
Step?by?step guides for setting parental controls, device safety and app overviews.
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Childnet – Parents and Carers
https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
Easy?to?read advice for families on safe and responsible online use.
We are grateful to Officers Wendy and Nathan for their time and expertise. By working together—school, parents and pupils—we can help ensure that every child at Coagh Primary School stays safe and confident when navigating the online world.
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