Some useful links
We've collected some really good websites. Some help with eSafety, some sites will help with some of the work done in class and a few others are just sites we thought you'd find interesting.
Please note, the links to external websites open in a new window.
Games
- BBC Schools - playing games whilst everyone thinks your learning, what could be better?
- Math Playground - use your maths knowledge to play some great games
- The Kidz Page - free games to help with learning. Both online and games to print.
e-Safety
Links for Children
There are lots of great things to do on the Internet from playing games, looking for something for school, listening to music, watching video clips or just looking for cool stuff. But you also need to know how to stay safe online and what to do if you come across something you don't like.
- Think U Know for 5 to 7 year olds - 5, 6 or 7? This website has been set up just for you, to help you go on the internet in a safe way and know who to talk to if you are worried.
- Think U Know for 8 to 10 year olds - showing you what's good, look at what’s not and show you ways you can get yourself out of bad situations.
- Kids Smart - gives advice on how to stay safe on the Internet, whatever you are doing including searching for information, playing games, listening to music and entering competitions.
- CBBC Stay Safe: Advice on Internet Safety - includes interactive clips from Tracy Beaker, a Newsround Special and Dongle's Guide to be SMART.
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www.kooth.com – free online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people
Links for parents and carers
Using the internet can make learning fun, fast and easy. Whether researching a school project, chatting with frends or playing a game, you can help your child surf safely and feel confident about learning online.
The following sites offer help to keeping you and your child safe online:
- BBC Webwise online safety course - this site gives advice on not only keeping your child safe, but also gives tips on what adults should be doing for themselves too.
- Think U Know - Parents and Carers - produced by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP). Their site offers really good advice on keeping your child safe online.
- NSPCC have joined up with 02! - 02 Guru's are in all 02 stores, where they are offering a free help and advice in service for internet safety for everyone (you just need to book an appointment).
They have an online safety helpline too - 0808 800 5002. - DirectGov Internet Safety - offering advice on Cyberbullying, Social Netwroking, downloading files and online gaming as well as general advice on keeping your child safe online.
- Childnet Parents and Carers Toolkit - This toolkit provides three resources that offer practical tips and advice on different aspects of keeping your child safe online.
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Lincolnshire Parent Carer Forum - an independent charity working alongside local authorities and health services to support parents and carers who have children with SEND
Other sites
- Quoteland - famous quotations.
- Family Action - a national charity offering free emotional support and guidance on all aspects of parenting.
- Lincolnshire County Council - information for parents.
- The National Autistic Society to help parents and children with advice and guidance.
- Liaise the website for SEND information and support in Lincolnshire.
We are always looking to add new things to the website, so please keep coming back to see what is new. If you have come across a website that you think we would be interested in, then please pass it on.