Parents

Curriculum Framework

To know what your child is learning and when throughout the year, click here to view the curriculum framework. The framework is reviewed regualary and is subject to change at last minute by the class teacher. The curriculum framework is a guide and ultimately shows cross-curricular links. This helps children to put their learning into context.

 Internet Safety

• Talk to your children about how they use the internet – after all, you wouldn’t let your child go out without knowing where they are going or who they’re with.  The same applies in the online world.  Take an interest in what they are doing, ask them questions, find out who they’re talking to online and why they enjoy using the internet so much.

• Find the time to look at what parental controls are available on your web browser and discuss them with your child.  Set boundaries without being too heavy handed and always focus on the positives.

• Look at other options available to you to avoid them going onto inappropriate websites, for example filtering and monitoring software.

• Talk to your child's teacher about the school's ‘Acceptable Use Policy’ and find out what sanctions apply if the rules are broken.  If appropriate, you could try to adopt some of these at home.

• Make sure your home computer is located somewhere where the whole family can use it. Bear in mind it should be in a place that’s quiet enough to let your children study without distraction.   

• Find out about some of the risks and issues by visiting the internet and looking at the following areas : BBC, Parent Know How, DirectGov and  by using the Childnet Know IT All for parent's resources.