The use of technology continues to be an important component of safeguarding young people. Technology, whilst providing many opportunities for learning also provides a platform that can facilitate harm. Keeping Children Safe in Education categorises online safety into three broad areas:
- Content: being exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material; for example pornography, fake news, racist or radical and extremist views
- Contact: being subjected to harmful online interaction with other users; for example commercial advertising as well as adults posing as children or young adults
- Conduct: personal online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes, harm; for example making, sending and receiving explicit images, or online bullying
If you have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a student online, please contact one of the designated staff below at the school on 01405 860327:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mr Barton – Deputy Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Mr R Wilson – Director of Pastoral Care
Mrs O’Sullivan – Safeguarding Officer
Mr Nichols – Deputy Safeguarding Lead (Online Safety)
Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Williamson – Vice Chair of Governors (Qualified DSL)
Online Safety Hub
The Online Safety Hub is a brand-new online resource with lots of expert advice and guidance to help you manage your child’s safety online. It includes information on the latest hot topics when it comes to keeping children safe, such as how to manage your child’s screen time, understand the latest gaming platforms, what they mean for your child’s safety, and lots more.
