Safe internet
A few rules that protect you online, and places where you can report a problem – even anonymously.
Five rules for staying safe online
What you post online stays there. Even after you delete it, someone may have taken a screenshot. It's best to post things you'll still be happy with two years from now.
Don't post other people's photos without their permission. A photo of a classmate shows their image, even in a private group.
You don't know who is on the other side. Someone you meet online may not be who they say they are. Don't arrange to meet them without your parents knowing, and don't send them your photos.
Don't share your password. Not even with your best friend. Friendships change, but access to your account stays.
You don't have to deal with it alone. Reporting helps stop bullying. If someone is bullying you online, report it. Don't delete the messages, because they are evidence.
When something bad happens
Is someone insulting you, threatening you, posting your photos or pressuring you into something that worries you? Here's what to do:
Don't reply
Replying usually makes things worse. You don't have to explain or defend yourself.
Keep the evidence
Take screenshots that show the date and the username.
Block and report
Every website and messaging app has an option to block a person and report content.
Tell an adult
Your form teacher, the school counsellor, the psychologist or a parent. Show them the screenshots.
When it's serious
Adults can report it to the police. Then your screenshots will be very useful.
What we teach in lessons
| Classes | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | rules for using devices, screen time, what to do when something worries you |
| 4–6 | privacy, account settings, recognising scams, respectful communication |
| 7–8 | online hate and hate speech, your image online, checking sources, legal responsibility |
The lessons are run by form teachers and the school counsellor as part of the school's ongoing programme “Digital and Safe”. Every February we mark Safer Internet Day with workshops for all classes.
Meeting for parents
Once a year, in the autumn, we invite parents to an online meeting about internet safety. We talk about the risks children of different ages face and how to set up parental controls.
But talking is what matters most. If something goes wrong online, tell your parents or another adult you trust. It's better to tell too early than too late.
Where to report a problem
| Where | When |
|---|---|
| Form teacher, school counsellor, psychologist | during school hours |
| Student Rights Ombudsman's box by the school office | at any time, even anonymously |
| Helpline for children and young people – 116 111 | 24 hours a day, free and anonymous |
| Dyżurnet.pl – a team at the Research and Academic Computer Network (NASK) | reporting illegal content online |
| Helpline for parents and teachers on children's safety – 800 100 100 | advice for adults, free of charge |
| Emergency number – 112 | when someone is in danger |