provides, as part of the induction process, all new (including those on university/college placements and work experience) and volunteers with information and guidance on the Online Safety Policy and procedures the school’s Acceptable Use Agreements. Parent Awareness and Training This school operates a rolling programme of advice, guidance and training for parents, including: the introduction of the Acceptable Use Agreements to new parents, to ensure that principles of e-safe behaviour are made clear; the provision of information leaflets, articles in the school newsletter, on the school website; demonstrations and practical sessions held at the school; suggestions for safe Internet use at home; the provision of information about national support sites for parents. Teaching and Learning Why Internet use is Important Internet use is part of the statutory curriculum and is a necessary tool for learning. The Internet is a part of everyday life for education, business and social interaction. The school has a duty to provide pupils with quality Internet access as part of their learning experience. Pupils use the Internet widely outside school and need to learn how to evaluate Internet information and to take care of their own safety and security. The purpose of Internet use in school is to raise educational standards, to promote pupil achievement, to support the professional work of staff and to enhance the school’s management functions. Internet access is an entitlement for pupils who show a responsible and mature approach to its use. How Internet Use Benefits Education Benefits of using the Internet in education include: access to worldwide educational resources including museums and art galleries; inclusion in the National Education Network (NEN) connects all UK schools ; educational and cultural exchanges between pupils worldwide (*if appropriate for Shepwell pupils); vocational, social and leisure use in libraries, clubs and at home; access to experts in many fields for pupils and professional development for through access to national developments, educational materials and effective curriculum practice; collaboration across networks of schools, support services and professional associations; improved access to technical support including remote management of networks and automatic system updates; exchange of curriculum and administration data with the Authority and DfE; access to learning wherever and whenever convenient. How Internet Use Enhances Learning This school: Has a clear, progressive online safety education programme as part of the Computing curriculum/PSHCE curriculum. This covers the teaching of a range of skills and behaviours which are appropriate to the age and experience of the pupils concerned and include those to: STOP and before they CLICK;
What are the risks? The risks that can be posed to young people and adults when online have been identified by the EUKids online project, which was later referenced in paragraph 1.3 of Dr Tanya Byron in “Safer Children in a Digital World” (2008). Commercial Aggressive Sexual Values Content (Child as recipient) Adverts Spam Sponsorship Personal Info Violent/hateful content Pornographic or unwelcome sexual content Bias, Racist or Misleading info or advice Contact (Child as participant) Tracking Harvesting personal info bullied, harassed or stalked Meeting strangers, Being groomed Self-harm, Unwelcome persuasions Conduct (Child as actor) Illegal downloading Hacking Gambling Financial Terrorism Bullying or harassing another Creating and uploading inappropriate material Providing misleading information/advice Byron Review (2008):