E-Safety

Why the Internet and digital communications are important

The internet is an essential element in 21^st century 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.

Internet use is a part of the statutory curriculum and a necessary tool for staff and pupils.

Internet use will enhance learning

The school Internet access will be designed expressly for pupil use and will include filtering appropriate to the age of the pupils.
Pupils will be taught what Internet use is acceptable and what is not and given clear objectives for internet use.
Pupils will be educated in the effective use of the Internet in research, including the skills of knowledge location, retrieval and evaluation.
Pupils will be shown how to publish and present information to a wider audience.

Pupils will be taught how to evaluate Internet content

The school will ensure that the use of Internet derived materials by staff and pupils complies with copyright law.
Pupils will be taught the importance of cross-checking information before accepting its accuracy.
Pupils will be taught how to report unpleasant Internet content.

Link to E-Safety Policy