E-safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school. We also want to help our parents and children improve their own understanding of e-safety issues so they can learn to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.

At School

As part of your child’s curriculum and the development of Computing skills, we provide access to the internet only in teacher supervised lessons. We strongly believe that the use of the web and email is hugely worthwhile and an essential tool for children as they grow up in the modern world. But because there are always concerns about children having access to undesirable materials, we have taken positive steps to deal with this risk in school. 

The school carries out the following procedures to ensure internet usage is safe:

• London Grid for Learning, the school's internet access provider,operates a filtering system that restricts access to inappropriate materials
• the parts of the internet that children can access is strictly limited and controlled by the use of the London Grid for Learning
• the school holds an Online Safety Policy that all users need to comply to
• parents/guardians are expected to sign an Internet Code of Conduct & E-Safety Student Agreement form at their childrens’ admittance to the school
• pupils sign an agreement to comply with the schools Online Safety rules on an annual basis
• pupils are expected to follow instructions and procedures in order to ensure their own safety and avoid damaging the equipment
• all staff sign an agreement to comply with the school’s acceptable use policy
• electronic equipment is checked by a suitably qualified electrician at least every two years

Parents

To try and help parents with the fast moving and changing world of internet and social media we've suggested a few internet sites which are fantastic resources. They contain information on different types of social media and how to help keep children safe.

• Childnet Keeping Young Children Safe Online leaflet for parents

Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying

• DfE Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying
• Anti-Bullying Alliance

Set Parental Restrictions on Your Child's Device

• Instructions on how to set parental restrictions on your child's device

Helpful Websites

It can seem difficult to keep up-to-date with the technology that children use. You can find out much more information and support about digital technologies here.

	Childline You can contact Childline if you are worried about anything.
	Kidsmart Games and advice for anyone aged between 3 and 11.
	Think U Know - aged 5, 6 or 7  This website has got great advice and games for children aged 5, 6 or 7.
	Think U Know - aged 8, 9 or 10 More detailed information about staying safe on the internet, using mobile phones or playing online games.
	Get Safe Online Advice for grown-ups about how they can stay safe online.
	Kidscape  Kidscape is a charity that work to help and advise children who are being bullied or  harmed in other ways.
	NSPCC Share Aware Share Aware is a NSPCC campaign that gives parents the confidence and support to help keep their children safe online.
	CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors
	Parent Info Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online.
	UK Safer Internet Centre E-safety tips, advice and resources.
	Childnet International Parents and Carers information to keep your child safe online.