The Internet and its effective use is an essential life skill, which is fast becoming an important part of learning across the curriculum. We recognise that unmediated internet access brings with it the possibility of placing pupils in embarrassing, inappropriate and even dangerous situations.
At Bishop Road we have a range of security measures to ensure all pupils are safeguarded. Any online safety incidents are recorded in line with our Online Safety policy and all pupils receive online safety education at school and are taught how to get the most from this valuable resource.
It is also important to recognise that online safety is a whole school community safeguarding responsibility and we are committed to helping parents/carers in supporting their children use the internet in a safe and rewarding way.
Online Safety at Home
It is advised that parents/carers talk to their children about how they can use the internet in a safe manner at home. Please see the further information section below for advice and guidance on how to do this.
Remember, that whilst you can educate your child on the safest way to use the internet, it is impossible to make tools such as search engines 100% safe. It is therefore important that you encourage your child to report a problem to yourself or the school.
Further Information
www.internetmatters.org
Internet Matters is a new online portal designed for parents to access simple, easy and practical advice about online safety for their children, right through from pre-school to teens. It provides tips on protecting children from online grooming, cyberbullying, privacy and identity theft and inappropriate content. Internet Matters is a not-for profit organisation set up by BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media.
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. The website has great resources for parents/carers and children.
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/
Children are told it’s good to share, but sharing too much online can be dangerous. The NSPCC have got simple advice on how to keep children safe in the digital world.
http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk
All the latest information and expert advice on helping pupils and parents thrive and stay safe in the digital world.
Social_Media_Guidance_UKCCIS_Final_18122015.pdf.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)