With the increasing reliance on technology, and particularly the internet, children are at greater risk than ever before from abuse and exploitation. As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, in line with statutory guidance, all children and adults involved in the life of North Baddesley Infant School sign a copy of our ‘Home School Agreement’, which features the following online safety commitments:
PUPILS: I will always make safe choices when using technology and will tell a trusted adult if I’m upset, worried or confused by anything I see online.
PARENTS: I will ensure my child accesses only age-appropriate technology and software and, through modelling responsible, positive behaviours in my own use of technology, support my child to stay safe online.
STAFF: We will promote the safe use of all forms of technology and will teach specific strategies for children to stay safe online.
Online safety is a core part of our computing curriculum, more details of which can be found here. In addition to covering in more detail specific aspects of e-safety which relate specifically to the age and demographic of our children, our central message is that children should not behave any differently when they are out of school or using their own device or home network. What we tell pupils about behaviour and respect applies to all members of the school community, whether they are at home or school.
Please find further information – and links to other related policies below for more detail on our approach to online safety – on our Policies page.
Useful Links
There is a wealth of material available providing advice and support with regards to online safety. We have collated the following links for your information. This list *, though not exhaustive, provides a number of support channels about a range of issues relating to online safety.
* we realise that some of the links below, particularly in the 'Support for Children' section, may not be directly applicable to infant-age children, but it does no harm to list them in case they are ever needed, now or in the future.
Support for Children
Support for Parents
Online Safety during times of remote learning
The government have produced some helpful links for parents as we navigate through the Coronavirus pandemic: