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 the 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:
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Digital Wellbeing - understand how to use the online world safely, sensibly and with awareness of how it can impact you |
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Houseparty- what parents need to know |
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Online Safety Settings - get a positive experience out of social media & apps that you use, take control of who can contact you |
Children and parents: Media use and attitudes report 2019 (Ofcom) |
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Safer Internet Day - 11th February 2020 |
Age Appropriate Design Code - aims to protect children online (Internet Matters) |
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Anoymous Apps Guide - Internet Matters |
Gaming or Gambling - learn about the gambling-like risks children may face when playing online games - and simple, practical ways to keep gaming fun and make it safer. |
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#DITTO - E-Safety Advisor - free monthly newsletter |
Balancing Screen time -Top tips to support children 14+ (Key stage 4) |
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Tik Tok: what parents should know |
Own It App - BBC launches Own It app - providing a helping hand to young people, online |
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How does social media impact the mental health of young people? |
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'Restrict' - Instagram makes its 'Restrict' anti-bullying tool available to everyone |
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Entertainment & search engines - With most entertainment content such as films, TV programmes, and games now being accessed over the internet, you can use internet matters parental control guides to set the right controls on their sites and apps to keep them safe |
Apps to help kids get active - From healthy lifestyle to outdoor play apps, we’ve created a shortlist of age-appropriate apps that combine the magic of the online world with the offline world to get children moving and exploring the outdoors. |
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Navigating social media safely - get tools and tips to support your child's digital wellbeing on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp |
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Live streaming and vlogging parents' guide - Internet Matters |
Protect your child - cyber bullying is a growing concern but there are practical tips and tools you can use to teach your child how to make smarter and safer choices |
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Our Internet, Our choice - understanding consent in a digital world |
Momo Challenge - what parents should know about online crazes |
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Safer Internet Day 2019: Together for a Better Internet - Assembly presentation |
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Netflix - setting up parental controls |
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Gaming - what's the big deal? advice and guidance from CEOP |
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Digital Footprint - things your post, images shared and things you search to leave a trace that can't be easily erased |
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Stop, speak, support - what to do when you see bullying online |
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Digital Resilience - a parents guide |
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Fact or Fake News? Can you trust everything you read online? |
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Cyberbullying - Help stop cyber bullying, start a conversation |
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Online Reputation Checklist - Your digital footprint is the mark that you leave behind when using the internet and can shape your online reputation. |
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How does Social Media impact the mental health of young people? |
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Internet Watch Foundation - anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse imagery online |
Parental Controls Guide for Facebook - Internet matters |
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Better Internet for Students - a guide to popular online apps, social networking sites and other platforms |
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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 |
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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 |
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Child Safety Online - A practical guide for parents and carers whose children are using social media |
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Being loved, or being used? - think about all your different relationships |
Being loved, or being used? Power, abuse and control in relationships |
Click here for e-safety Videos
Click here for an e-Safety Presentation for parents/carers.
Click here for some information on Bullying Apps for Smartphones
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Look out for this icon to Report Online Abuse |
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