Online Safety
At Horizons College we believe that learning about staying safe online is very important. We make sure all our learners are aware of some of the risks to safety that are online and what to do to stay safe. Every learner, parent and or carer will sign our acceptable use of ICT and Internet form to make sure they understand how to use the equipment and stay safe online.
Useful Information
Below are some excellent resources for Learners, Parents and Carers:
Top tips for setting boundaries around gaming
Sharing photos - What parents and carers need to know about Sharing Photos
Anime - What parents and carers need to know about Anime
ESports - A guide for parents and carers
Tiktok – A Useful Guide for Parents and Carers
Netflix – A Useful Guide for Parents and Carers
Minecraft – What parents need to know
Online Gaming to Online Gambling – Recognising the signs
There are a list of SMART rules which will help our young people to stay safe online. These rules can be viewed by clicking here and should be followed when using all kinds of technology such as mobile phones, games consoles and home computers.
