Pupils and parents sign an acceptable use agreement encouraging them to adopt safe and responsible use both within and outside school.
Internet access within school is monitored and restricted through the South Gloucestershire Council filtering system, however staff are still vigilant in monitoring the content of the websites the pupils visit during lessons.
We have an Online Safety Policy which is reviewed annually and is available on our website in our policies section.
We teach children about how to stay safe online through assemblies, PSHE lessons and bespoke workshops.
We also deliver workshops for parents on how to keep their children safe online.
Below are some useful websites and information for parents to promote online safety at home.
Advice on gaming and devices – Safer Internet
BBC Own it – a useful, child-friendly site for a range of purposes, including online safety. – BBC Own it
NSPCC Online Safety – advice for keeping children safe when using the internet – NSPCC Online Safety
Internet Matters – information on apps for parents – Internet Matters
Children’s Online Safety Test – information on how your children may use the internet – Children’s Online Safety Test
Children and staff have worked together to make our code of conduct when using the internet in school.
We are aware of the benefits of ICT for our learning. To ensure we keep safe whilst on the internet and using computers the following rules will help us. (These have been made with input from pupils themselves.)
We will only use the internet when an adult is with us or we have been given permission.
We will only use safe websites and search engines recommended to us.
We will always ask for help if we get lost or need help.
We will only go on social websites we are legally entitled to use.
We will only send nice messages to people through emails, instant messengers and texts.
We will only send and open messages to people we know and that have been approved by an adult. If we are ever unsure we will ask an adult.
We will always keep our personal information secret. This includes name, address, phone number and passwords.
We will treat other people’s computer files with respect and privacy.
We will not click on anything we are unsure of, or download information unless told to do so.
If we are uncomfortable with anything we will turn the monitor off, or put the lid down if using a laptop and immediately tell an adult.
I understand that if I deliberately break these rules I could be stopped from using the computers or the internet. I agree to follow these rules at all times when using ICT in school