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Esafety
Here at Whitstone School, we acknowledge the wealth of information provided by the internet that can benefit our students’ education. We also appreciate the ease of communication with parents and students, and the reporting of important information that online systems provide.
However, we also realise that the internet could potentially provide risks to our students and staff, and therefore operate a strict esafety policy in order to keep everyone safe. The main ways we keep everyone safe online are:
Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during school time
All internet systems used in school are filtered for suitability of content and age appropriateness
We comply with all relevant data protection law and guidance
We have a zero tolerance approach to bullying and deal with any instances swiftly and effectively
All staff are required to undertake training and sign an ‘Acceptable ICT Usage Policy’
All students are required to read and sign an ‘Acceptable ICT Usage Policy’ as part of our annual data collection process
eSafety is discussed in IT lessons and discussed in assemblies
Further information about online safety
Click here for a guide from the Children’s Commissioner - talking to your child about online sexual harassment
https://www.childnet.com/resources
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
If you have any concerns about eSafety, or any safeguarding issue at all, please contact us: 01749 345555.