Online Safety at Thorn
At Thorn, we help children stay safe and happy online by teaching them to be responsible, respectful, and careful digital citizens.
We encourage pupils to be kind online by thinking before they post, treating others with respect, and always using positive language. Personal information such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, and school details should never be shared online, and passwords must always be kept secret.
Children are taught to click carefully — avoiding pop-ups, ads, and unknown links — and to use only the websites and apps approved by a teacher or parent.
We also follow the SMART rules: Stay safe by keeping personal information private; never agree to meet someone you've only spoken to online; be cautious about accepting messages, files, or friend requests; understand that not everything you see online is reliable; and always tell a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right.
CEOP Education
Learn how to stay safe online with CEOP Education.
This site is full of videos, stories, and games that help children understand how to use the internet safely and respectfully. It’s made especially for young people, parents, and teachers.
Explore topics like:
Online friends, personal information, privacy, and what to do if something doesn't feel right.
Feeling Worried? Contact CEOP Police
If something online has made you feel scared, unsafe, or uncomfortable, you can get help.
CEOP is a special police team that helps children who are being hurt or threatened online. You won’t get in trouble — they’re here to help and protect you.
You can make a report yourself. Just click the button below and follow the steps with a trusted adult.
Video Support for Parents
Understanding how to keep your child safe online can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. We recommend a range of simple, helpful videos created by online safety experts to guide parents through key topics like screen time, privacy settings, social media, and online gaming. These videos offer practical tips and real-life advice to help your child enjoy the internet safely and confidently.
For more detailed information, please see our school’s policies on online safety below and check your emails for our monthly newsletters
Online Safety Policy At Thorn