E-SAFETY
E-Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Rattlesden Cof E Primary Academy. We have security measures in place in school, which are monitored both internally and externally, to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material.
Any e-Safety incidents are recorded and managed in accordance with the policies within school. E-Safety is taught to all pupils, in a variety of ways, explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.
We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the e-Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
Should you have any concerns regarding your child's use of the internet or mobile phone technology, please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs Ballam or Mrs Jeffery for advice.
It’s essential to be realistic - banning the internet or technology will not work and it often makes a child less likely to report a problem. Education around safe use is essential.
Any e-Safety incidents are recorded and managed in accordance with the policies within school. E-Safety is taught to all pupils, in a variety of ways, explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.
We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the e-Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
Should you have any concerns regarding your child's use of the internet or mobile phone technology, please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs Ballam or Mrs Jeffery for advice.
It’s essential to be realistic - banning the internet or technology will not work and it often makes a child less likely to report a problem. Education around safe use is essential.
Safer Internet Day 2019
On Tuesday the 5th of February we will be taking part in Safer Internet Day globally. The theme for 2019 is 'Together for a better internet'. For more information about Safer Internet Day 2019, click here. #SaferInternetDay2019
Search enginesPlease note that no search engine is ever 100% safe but below provides some links to some “safer” search engines:
nICE
CBBC
Kids Yahoo
Google offers a safer search option for children searching on the Internet. Click here to read more.
Image searching
Pics4Learning
picsearch
GamingWhen children are accessing games via Xbox LIVE, privacy settings can be set up. To read more, click here
Websites for more informationInternet 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.
E-safety: Facebook Privacy Settings
E-Safety: Information for Parents
E-safety: IT glossary
E-safety: Set up safe Google searches
CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the abuse and exploitation of children in the real and ‘e’ world. Often it is referred to as an online 999. By clicking on the button, young people and parents can get advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online.
Vodafone have produced a Digital Parenting Magazine which informs parents about the various technologies children are accessing today. There is information on Facebook settings, Xbox360 settings, Blackberry controls, jargon busting and many more 'How to Guides'. Well worth a read!
The “Thinkuknow” website is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre.
Kidsmart gives you lots of advice on how to stay safe online.
