Using the internet and mobile devices is central to many of our students’ lives. We recognise the enormous value these technologies have in helping our students learn and function effectively in the 21^st Century. Our school has pioneered the use of e-learning tools such as our Moodle virtual learning environment.

With these opportunities comes the need to protect our students from the associated risks. We take e-Safety very seriously.  In addition to taking steps such as web filtering, we educate our students about the risks they face on-line and how they can protect themselves.

All students are required to read and sign our IT Acceptable Use Policy, which describes the responsibilities students have when using IT.

There are a number of useful websites that contain easily accessible information and guidance about e-Safety. (Additional websites are available via our Need Some Help page).

Internet Matters

Some of the major broadband providers have launched Internet Matters, a not-for-profit organisation offering parents further resources to help them keep their children safer online; while supporting broadband parental controls.

https://www.internetmatters.org/

Childnet
SMART rules from Childnet International and Know It All for Parents

https://www.childnet.com/

ThinkUKnow

Home Office site for students and parents/carers explaining internet dangers and how to stay in control.
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

RSPH #StatusOfMind Report

The Royal Society of Public Health's Report on social media and young people's mental health.

Speak, Monitor, Report, Teach

If you have any concerns or wish to discuss any element of e-Safety further, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If something has happened online that has made you feel worried or unsafe you can report it to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection command (CEOP).