E-Safety

Staying Safe Online

Being online can be a brilliant place to keep in touch with friends, be creative and discover new things.

Most people use the internet daily for things like going on social media, game, watch videos, work and study.

Talking to people online that you know 'offline' is something many people do, people that you don't know can also use social media and follow you.

As brilliant as the internet is, it can be used by those who want to cause harm to a child. So you may find it useful to read through the list of Top Tips created by the UK Safer Internet Centre.

If you have any queries in relation to Online Safety, please contact Deputy Headteacher and Online Safety Lead, Mr Adrian Coates on 01294 572100.

Filtering and Monitoring

Please be aware that at High Well, we filter and monitor all school devices, this is an important part of safeguarding pupils and staff from potentially harmful and inappropriate online material. We understand we cannot eliminate all risk and that a managed system in school is preferable to a completely locked down system. We guide students to manage online risk through our online safety teaching.

The school will follow the standards laid out in the below.

Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) including:

Identify and assign roles.
Review at least annually and record.
Block harmful and inappropriate content (including community languages in your school community) without over blocking for teaching and learning.
We have effective monitoring strategies to meet needs of our school/college.

Our Provider is: Netsweeper

We have checked them against the UKSIC checklist and tested the filtering ourselves.

Our SLT member is Adrian Coates (Deputy head Teacher) and has responsibility for:

procuring filtering and monitoring systems
documenting decisions on what is blocked or allowed and why.
reviewing the effectiveness of your provision
overseeing reports and ensure staff understand their role and
are appropriately trained. 
follow policies, processes and procedures
act on reports and concerns

Top Tips 7-11s

Talk about your life online

Even if you enjoy using technology on your own, it is important to talk about your online experiences. You can talk to parents and carers, teachers, friends, and family members. You can share experiences, share ideas, and even share your own top tips to help make your time online as great as it can be.

Talk about how being online makes you feel

Whether you’re having a great time or a tough time, you’re not on your own. Discuss the way you’re feeling with friends, family and trusted adults. Recognise and celebrate the positive experiences you have, and work together to deal with the negatives.

Talk about the importance of kindness and respect online

We all know we should treat people online with respect, so talk about how to show kindness with your friends. Do they like seeing funny videos? What support can you give when they’ve had a bad time online? Remember you should also talk to an adult if someone has been unkind or disrespectful to you or a friend.

Talk about what you learn online

The internet is a great place to learn and explore and it can be really interesting to talk to your friends about the things you find out. However, remember that not everything we see online is trustworthy and if something seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t true! Make sure to ask adults for help to check information, and to work out if it is from a reliable source.

Talk about your online friendships

The internet is a great tool for staying in touch with friends, but sometimes chatting online can be tricky. If you’ve fallen out or had a disagreement, remember that a face-to-face conversation might help. The adults in your life can also support you with this by making sure that your online friendships are positive and safe, so talk to them about who you’re talking to!

Talk about how and where to get help

The internet is amazing, but sometimes things can go wrong. There are so many ways to get help and talking is the first step. Talk to a parent or carer, a teacher, or another trusted adult who can help. You could even talk to a friend first, and then talk to an adult together.

Top Tips 11-14s

Talk about your life online

Even if you enjoy using technology on your own, it is important to talk about your online experiences. You can talk to parents and carers, teachers, friends, and family members. Share experiences, share ideas, and even share your own top tips to help make your time online as great as it can be.

Talk about consent before taking, posting, sharing or sending

Make sure that everyone featured in a post, photo or video is happy with it and agreed before you post it. Don’t assume that because someone let you post something before that they are okay with you posting or sharing again. Ask every time and show respect for their decision.

Talk about what to do if you see online hate, harassment or bullying

Show your support for victims online. This could be by using block and report functions, and checking in to see if they are okay. Standing up against hate, bullying and harassment can be difficult, but it is important to help make the internet a great space for everyone.

Talk about healthy online relationships

The internet is a great tool for connecting with the people who matter to you. It’s important to always treat others with kindness and respect and ask for consent whenever it is necessary. Remember, pressure is never a part of a healthy relationship and if someone makes you feel uncomfortable online or offline there are places you can go for support, such as Childline or the Mix.

Talk about what you learn online

The internet is a great place to learn and explore and it can be really interesting to talk to your friends about the things you find out. However, it is important to remember that not everything we see online is trustworthy and if something seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t true! Make sure to ask adults for help to check information, and to work out if it is from a reliable source.

Talk about how and where to get help

The internet is amazing, but sometimes things can go wrong. There are so many ways to get help and talking is the first step. Talk to a parent or carer, a teacher, or another trusted adult who can help you. You could even talk to a friend first, and then talk to an adult together.

Top Tips 14-18s

Talk about your life online

Share your experiences with friends and support each other when you need it. Remember the adults in your life also want to ensure you are happy and safe online. Let them know what you enjoy doing so they can recognise the positive role the internet can play. Reach out if you have worries or when you might need a little more support.

Talk about causes that matter to you

The internet can be a wonderful place to find and support political and social causes which are important to you. Look for accounts, influencers and communities that share your interests and values. Remember to also read up on different perspectives and think critically about what you’re seeing and hearing – talking to friends and family when you’re not sure can be really helpful too.

Talk about how to be aware of online risks

Talk to siblings, friends and family about what they might be doing online, and what they do to keep themselves safe. Don’t be afraid to share your expertise – we’re all learning and sharing tips and tricks can help make the internet a more positive place for everyone.

Talk about how you can support others online

We all have a role to play in making the internet a more positive place. Talking about your experiences and listening to the experiences of others can help you recognise when things may have gone too far. Nobody should have to experience harassment or abuse online, so be an upstander and reach out to those who may need support.

Talk about trust and reliability

The internet is a great place to learn and explore. Talk to your friends about the interesting things you find but remember that not everything we see online is trustworthy. If something seems too good to be true, it probably isn’t true. Make sure to ask for help to check information, and to work out if it is from a reliable source.

Talk about how and where to get help

Online Safety

The online community can offer children a wide range of opportunities to enhance their learning. It can come in many forms including gaming, social media, videos, web surfing and virtual reality.

What we do: –

Here at High Well, we recognise the importance of computing and technology and how it can inspire creativity and maximise their education.

Pupils may access a range of digital and online resources whilst in school and all equipment is highly monitored and filtered to safeguard them from any potential harm.

We work with parents, teachers, and our safeguarding team to developing a plan and appropriate resources to support your child and family.

How we support your child in school: –

· Ongoing staff training – Staff are aware and highly trained in digital behaviours and are confident to use these skills in their teaching.

· We have an Online Safety Lead – Mr Coates

· Children sign an ‘Acceptable User Agreement’

Support offered to parents: –

· Relevant information shared via newsletters and at parent consultations

· We can offer support to parents, including iPad tips and preventable strategies to make your home digitally safe. Please contact the school for more information.

What can you do at home?

· Supervise your child while they are online.

· Manage your technology and use the available settings to keep your child safe. Try https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/ this is a great

website not just for mobile devices but also for tech such as Google Home and Alexa.

· Swap YouTube for YouTube kids. · Report a concern(CEOP)

For further information, please read our Behaviour and Online Safety policies.