Pupils at Lytham Church of England Primary School have access to a range of online materials that enrich and extend teaching and learning opportunities.

The benefits to teaching and learning are many and varied. Pupils will be given clear objectives for internet use and will access material under guidance from their class teacher. Teachers will monitor pupils and take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users only access material appropriate to their learning.

Lytham's pupils are taught to use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private. Pupils are taught to identify where to go for help and support, and when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

Action is taken immediately to address any concerns that arise- in line with our Behaviour, Anti-Bullying, Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures. This information is then shared, as needed, with staff. Any action that arises from this is reported to the Governing Body.

We believe in working closely with our parents to support pupils in developing safe practice when using online technology and therefore provide updates through our website, newsletter and parent workshops. The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.