Internet safety

The internet, online apps and social media platforms are incredibly useful services which can be used to help with learning, development and socialising. However, it is important to be aware of some of the risks involved and take steps to ensure you stay safe online. On this page you will find some suggestions and advice to help.

Related news and articles

Police warning: UNICO LIVE - We have received a warning from West Midlands Police about the UNICO LIVE app. Continue reading ...

E-safety at Thomas More - The importance of E-safety needs to be considered both at home and at school. It’s vital that our children are aware of the dangers of using the Internet and the consequences of not using it safely. Continue reading ...

Shout - Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 crisis text line available for anyone, anytime, anywhere. The service is anonymous and off bill. Continue reading ...

Safer Internet Day - This week we celebrated “Safer Internet Day”. All pupils and teachers came together to share good online practise to make a better and safer online community at St Thomas More. Continue reading ...

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Facebook checklist

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Information and advice to help you use Facebook more safely.

Twitter checklist

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Information and advice to help you use Twitter more safely.

Instagram checklist

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Information and advice to help you use Instagram more safely.

Snapchat checklist

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Information and advice to help you use Snapchat more safely.

TikTok Parent Factsheet

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Information for parents and carers about the TikTok media platform.

Related links

NSPCC online safety information

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Information and advice on various aspects of online safety. Provided by a collaboration between the NSPCC and O2.

Net Aware

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Information for parents/carers on various internet-based platforms, games and social media apps.

Headteacher’s notice –17 January 2020
20th January 2020
Welcome back to a new term, our middle term and traditionally the term where a lot of work in preparation for key exams and events is a priority. I am most grateful to you all for the manner in which you have prepared your children or their return to school. we have been most impressed by the smart appearance of our students as they returned with smart hair cuts in compliance with our school uniform code, smart and correct uniform, equipment and holiday work and revision completed and the necessary ‘can do’ attitude. [Continue reading...]

Attendance matters
23rd January 2020
As we enter into our new term, I would like to take the opportunity to remind students of the importance of having good attendance. For our KS3 […]
Rewards information
23rd January 2020
Now that Christmas is a distant memory we are looking forward to the new year and a new term. This is the ideal opportunity for students to reflect on their personal achievements so far since September whilst also highlighting areas that need to be developed. This will encourage students to set their own goals and targets to ensure that excellent efforts are maintained and where needed, improvements are also made. […]
Congratulations to St Thomas More Catholic School for outstanding GCSEPod success!
23rd January 2020
Congratulations to the students and staff at St Thomas More Catholic School who have had their success using the GCSEPod service formally recognised. […]