Introduction
Use of the internet can be very positive from an educational and social point of view however there are associated dangers. This page should reassure parents how we keep children safe in school, give information about how to keep your child safe at home and give you access to resources if you are worried about your child in relation to e-safety.
If you have any concerns about e-safety or online bullying please contact the schools e-safety officer who is (Andrew Smith) or either of the Designated Safeguarding Leads (Andrew Smith / Rhiannon Morgan)
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a child, you can call Lincolnshire Police on 101 or, in an emergency, dial 999
E-Safety In School
All internet use in school is filtered. These filters ensure that inappropriate material is not seen by the user. Although these filters are robust they are not infallible so each screen has an icon where a child can click if they are worried. This removes the text or image until a member of staff can intervene. A key part of our e-safety strategy is to teach the children to tell someone if they are worried.
All internet use in school is monitored using a system called Securus. This software captures anything that might be considered inappropriate and allows school staff to take action. Written records of the checks are kept and Governors of the North Wolds Federation regularly check the records to reassure themselves that the systems in place are working to keep children safe.
Staff have had e-safety training from an EPICT certified trainer. We teach e-safety from the age of 4. This forms a key part of our computing and PSHE curriculum. To view a copy of the e-safety curriculum please click on the link below.
North Wolds Federation E Safety Curriculum.
School Policies Around E-Safety
The school has a number of policies that are in place to ensure children are safe in school. These policies are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to keep up with the incredible pace of technological advances. You can view these policies by clicking the link below.
E-Safety Policy October 2018
Youth Produced Sexual Imagery (Sexting) November 2016
Acceptable Use Policy Child June 2015
Acceptable Use Policy Adult September 2016
Other safeguarding polices that may overlap with those above may be found by clicking on the link below.
Other Safeguarding Policies
Resources To Keep Children Safe
Vodafone produces a very useful e-safety magazine for parents called Digital Parenting. Annually we send out paper copies of this magazine to all parents. PDF copies of this magazine can be accessed using the links below.
Digital Parenting Edition 5
Digital Parenting Edition 4
Digital Parenting Edition 3
Digital Parenting Edition 2
Digital Parenting Edition 1
There are many resources online that teach your child how to stay safe. Follow these age appropriate links to access these valuable materials.
For 5-7 Year Olds (Reception, Year One, Year Two and Year Three)
For 8-10 Year Olds (Year Three, Year Four, Year Five and Year Six)
For 11-13 Year Olds (Year Six, Year Seven and Year Eight)
If you are looking for advice on how to keep you child safe online valuable information can be found on the following website. Click on the links below.
thinkuknow
NCPCC Online Safety
Advice on Age Restrictions on Social Media.
There are restrictions on what ages children can access social media. The factsheet below outlines what age children can access each social media platform.
Social Media Factsheet
Information on Radicalisation on the Internet
The following link gives information on radicalisation online.
Radicalisation Information for Parents
Advice on Specific Sites, Apps or Games
To find out information on video game ratings click on the link below.
PEGI Link
The following links give specific information about websites, applications or games.
Club Penguin
Pokemon Go
Live Streaming
Minecraft (Minimum Age 13)
Snapchat (Minimum Age 13)
WhatsApp (Minimum Age 16)
Kik (Minimum Age 13)
Facebook (Minimum Age 13)
Ask FM (Minimum Age 13)
Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies (Minimum Age 13 with Parental Consent)
Bin Weevils (Under 13's With Parental Consent)
You Tube (Minimum Age 13)
You Tube (LCSB Advice)
Snapmap
Instagram (Minimum Age 13)
Musical.ly (Minimum Age 13)
Roblox
Yellow (Minimum Age 17)
Tik Toc Privacy Controls
Advice on Screen Time
Advice from RCPCH on screen time January 2019
Seeking Help When Worried
If you are worried about and aspect of e-safety please speak to the schools e-safety officer (Andrew Smith) or Designated Safeguarding Leads (Andrew Smith/Rhiannon Schaffer)
If you have concerns about the immediate safety of a child, you can call Lincolnshire Police on 101 or, in an emergency, dial 999
If someone has done something online that has made you or a child or young person you know, feel worried or unsafe click on the link below.
CEOP
If you need someone to talk to click on the Childline link below or call freephone 0800 1111
Childline