E - Safety
Dear families - we hope this reference point will prove to be valuable when discussing elements of e-safety in the home with your children. Within our school's ICT programme we learn about using technology wisely and encourage our students to share their learning with you. We have recently added a small list of websites that have been raised as issues of concern. Whilst these sites are not used within our school learning programmes we felt is was important to let you know about them in order for you to review home access and use. We have also included our school 'netiquette' guide for your reference - an approach towards internet etiquette.
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Dear families - the information shared here is intended to promote thought and discussion within the home. Our school philosophy with regard e- safety is one that promotes wise and considered use. The online resources and applications available today add a wealth of richness and complexity to student learning. Our programmes of e-safety encourage students to think carefully, respect others, communicate with care and to look for the positive applications of the resources available to them.
We aim to develop digital citizenship amongst our students through the provision / promotion of:
- Digital access
- Opportunities to develop digital literacy (knowledge of and wise application of technology within their learning)
- Opportunities to communicate digitally to support their areas of study
- Digital security and safety - whereby we take precautions to address issues of e-safety
- Lessons addressing digital etiquette to establish electronic standards of conduct or procedure
- An understanding of everyones digital rights and responsibilities
There are a range of reference websites that offer advice and topics for consideration with regard e-safety. Here are a few you might want to look through and potentially discuss with your children should you consider the content to be of value:
Digicitizen Child friendly search engines
Cybersmart Considerations for in the home internet safety
Children and e-safety Netsmartz
Think U Know The 11 Commandments of Internet Safety
As part of our E-Safety programme we will keep you informed of any concerning websites, please take note of the following as sites we do not support or recommend for use either within or beyond our school:
- Sparklebox
- Chat Roulette
- Omegle
Classroom Netiquette Code - a code of ethics and conduct promoted amongst our students
(Adapted from the The Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics - From the Computer Ethics Institute)
- Do not use a computer to harm other people.
- Respect other people's computer work.
- Always consider the privacy of others by avoiding looking around in other people's files.
- Ensure all computer use is legal and wise.
- Computers provide access to resources such as software and music – respect the artists and developers by avoiding copying or using something you haven’t paid for.
- Seek authorization before using other people’s computer or resources.
- Respect and seek permission before using other people's intellectual output.
- Think about the social consequences of any software program you write or access.
- Use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.
What's happening in E-Safety?
Make YouTube a little more safe… | 1st March
Simple steps to set the safety mode feature on YouTube to hide objectionable videos on the site. We encourage you to read the article and consider application of the safety mode on your home computer.
What is E-Safety | 28th September
What is E-Safety?
E-Safety encompasses Internet technologies and electronic communications. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits and risks of using new technologies and provides safeguards and awareness for users to enable them to control their online experiences.
Why We Use the Internet?
The purpose of Internet use in school is to raise educational standards, to further enhance student learning opportunities, to support the professional work of staff and to enhance the school’s management information and administration systems.
Internet use is part of our curriculum and a necessary tool for learning. It is an important element in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. Access to the Internet is therefore an entitlement for students who show a responsible and mature approach to its use. Our school has a commitment to providing our students with quality Internet access. Students may well use the Internet outside school and need to learn how to evaluate Internet information and to take care of their own safety and security.
