Helping children stay safe online is an important part of our curriculum, and we know it matters to our families too. The trust use a range of nationally endorsed programmes and resources. One of them is the CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Thinkuknow education programme — a trusted national resource designed specifically for schools and families.

Thinkuknow provides age‑appropriate activities, videos and stories that help children learn how to make safe choices, recognise risks, and know what to do if something doesn’t feel right. These materials are created by online safety specialists and updated regularly to reflect the way children use the internet today.

📘 Classroom Lessons
Teachers deliver online safety lessons each term using the Thinkuknow framework. Each year group accesses resources tailored to their age, from simple messages about “asking a grown‑up for help” in Early Years, to deeper discussions about digital footprints and gaming in Upper Key Stage 2. Lessons are practical, engaging, and linked to real‑life scenarios that children can understand.

🎥 Videos & Story‑Led Learning
Thinkuknow provides a collection of short films and characters such as Jessie & Friends or Play Like Share. These help pupils explore topics like sharing information, dealing with pop‑ups, or recognising unsafe behaviour online — all through stories that feel familiar and safe.

💬 Encouraging Pupil Voice
During discussions, children are encouraged to talk openly about what they enjoy online and what worries them. Thinkuknow materials help teachers guide these conversations sensitively while building pupils’ confidence to speak up if something concerns them.

👨‍👩‍👧 Support for Parents
We know that supporting children online is a team effort. Thinkuknow includes simple guidance for families, covering everything from gaming to social media to watching videos online. We regularly share their tips in newsletters and use them to support conversations during parent workshops.

Using CEOP Thinkuknow as part of our online safety curriculum and strategy helps us deliver a consistent, evidence‑informed approach to online safety across the school. Most importantly, it empowers children to recognise risks early, make safe decisions independently, and know how to get help if they need it.

Top Tips for Families

📌 Talk regularly about what your child enjoys online

📌 Set simple rules around time, apps and websites

📌 Encourage them to tell you if something pops up that feels wrong

📌 Explore online safety together through stories and age‑friendly videos

📌 Use trusted guidance from CEOP’s Thinkuknow parent area

If you’d like to find out more, you can visit the CEOP website at https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/.