Online Safety

We believe that the use of ICT is an essential part of education in the 21st century. The Internet and other digital information technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone.

On arrival at school, you will receive a login to our system. This includes:

Space to save documents and files
An e-mail account
Filtered access to the Internet
Logins for various Online Resources
There are central filtering systems which block sites with inappropriate content. E-mail accounts are accessible to senior staff and may be monitored.

However, there are risks in using any technology and unfortunately, some young people may expose themselves to danger either knowingly or unknowingly. We will teach you about responsible and appropriate behaviours as well as think about how to remain safe and legal when using the Internet and related technology wherever and whenever you may be.

You will sign up to a Student Acceptable Use Agreement this agreement covers important e-safety topics and fosters an understanding of the key issues surrounding usage of ICT and the internet in and out of school. These include the use of school IT systems, email and social media, Privacy, Data Protection, use of images and more.

If you wish to extend your understanding of E-Safety please use the links below:

Online Safety Advice
Google Safety Centre - working together to stay safe online	Social Networking Age Limits
Gaming - what's the big deal? advice and guidance from CEOP	Digital Resilience Toolkit
Sarahah App	Digital Footprint - things your post, images shared and things you search leave a trace that can't be easily erased
Stop, speak, support - what to do when you see bullying online	Yellow Dating App
Digital Resilience - parents guide	Protecting your children's privacy online
Fact or Fake News? Can you trust everything you read online?	Policy responses to the Fake News phenomenon
Cyberbullying - Help stop cyberbullying, start a conversation	How and why is children's digital data being harvested?
Snapchat	Fake News : 4 quick checks
Digital Addiction - Digital Awareness video	Online Reputation Checklist - Your digital footprint is the mark that you leave behind when using the internet and can shape your online reputation.
What is Music.ly?	How does Social Media impact the mental health of young people?
Internet Watch Foundation - anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse imagery online	Parental Controls Guide for Facebook - Internetmatters
Better Internet for Students - guide to popular online apps, social networking sites and other platforms	A Parent's Guide to Children's Computer Safety
OurPact - OurPact allows parents and children to use the world of mobile to strengthen their relationships through communication and compromise.	UK Safer Internet Centre - films, games, quizzes and advice to help use the internet safely
Trusting Myself - Trusting my Selfie - a film for parents about selfies and sexting. Developed in partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation	Passwords, phones and privacy settings: how to protect yourself online
Advice for Parents and Carers Factsheet	Social Media Age Limit
Educate Against Hate	Digital Parenting Magazine
Protect their Curiosity	Digital Parenting Magazine
Internet Matters	Cyberbullying - 'Let's fight it together'
Nude Selfies: what parents and carers need to know	Get Safe Online
Being Safe Online	E-Safety Games
Chat Danger	Keeping children safe online NSPCC
ChildNet International	Internet Safety Advice - SWGFL
Kidscape	Online Bullying
Play Safe Online	The Parent Zone
E-Safety Presentation	Internet Matters
Beat Bullying	Get Safe Online
Yik Yak App	First to a Million
Protect your personal information online	Child Safety Online - A practical guide for parents and carers whose children are using social media
Being loved, or being used? - think about all your different relationships	Being loved, or being used? Power, abuse and control in relationships

What every parent needs to know about Friendly Wifi	E-safety Factsheet for Parents
Play Smart, Play Safe!	The Good Online Gaming Guide
Ask.fm - TUK Guide	Facebook Guide 2012
Google Plus Guide	Instagram Guide
Snapchat Guide	Twitter - TUK Guide
E-Safety Slide	Cyberbullying - are you switched on?
Advice for Parents from EE	How can I keep my kids safe online?