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Home School Link

Working together helps children develop positive habits and the skills they need to become safe and responsible digital citizens. To complement what children are learning in school and support a shared approach to developing responsible digital citizens, parents can use the following supports:

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  • Set up safe access at home: use child-friendly settings, filters and parental controls on devices where possible

  • Use agreed educational websites and apps: focus on teacher-recommended platforms that support literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

  • Encourage balanced screen time: support a healthy routine that includes offline play, reading and physical activity

  • Co-view and co-play: where possible, use digital tools with your child to support learning and discussion

  • Talk about online safety: discuss kindness online, sharing information safely and what to do if something feels uncomfortable

  • Support independence gradually: help children build confidence using devices appropriately and responsibly over time

  • Communicate with the school: stay informed about the apps, websites and tools being used so home and school learning are connected

Webwise - https://www.webwise.ie/

Webwise is Ireland’s online safety education service for schools, parents and children. It provides information, advice and teaching resources to help children use the internet safely and responsibly. This includes guidance on topics like cyberbullying, privacy, screen time, social media and digital wellbeing. Webwise is an invaluable support for teachers and parents as it provides practical advice on how to scaffold the safe use of technology at school and at home.

Webwise

CyberSafeKids - https://www.cybersafekids.ie/

CyberSafeKids is an Irish online safety charity that helps children, parents and schools learn how to use the internet safely and responsibly. CyberSafeKids is an invaluable support for teachers and parents as it provides practical advice, workshops and research on to ensure children have the tools they need to stay safe online: school and at home.

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