Online Safety

Digital technology is very much part of everyday life and children are spending more time than ever online. Internet access provides many opportunities but unfortunately presents many potential risks. Also, with new apps, games and platforms emerging everyday, it can be difficult to keep up and stay safe.

Online safety at Stoke Heath is about enabling our school community to benefit as much as possible from the opportunities provided by the internet and the technologies we use in everyday life. It is not just about identifying and avoiding associated risks. It is about ensuring everyone has the chance to develop a set of safe and responsible behaviours that will enable them to reduce the risks whilst continuing to benefit from the opportunities.

At Stoke Heath, we use Impero to monitor the internet access of all IT users, including staff and children. You can find out more information in our Online Safety Policy.

The 4 C’s of Online Safety

The risks associated with being online relate to conduct, content, contact, and commerce. Teachers address these issues through our computing curriculum and RSE and health education curriculum. Opportunities are also made to discuss current online safety concerns with the children as and when they occur.

Our Online Safety lessons are based on the 8 topics outlined in the UKCIS “Education for a Connected World” Framework:

  • Self-Image and Identity

  • Online Relationships

  • Online Reputation

  • Online Bullying

  • Managing Online Information

  • Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle

  • Privacy and Security

  • Copyright and Ownership

IT Acceptable Use Agreement

We want all of members of Stoke Heath to learn how to be responsible and respectful digital citizens. We have an IT Acceptable Use Agreement, which is linked to our school values, that is shared with the children and their parents/carers. It is differentiated for each phase.

EYFS & KS1

School rules slide with red background. Title says "We are learners" and includes a school logo with the words 'Enjoying Learning and Celebrating Success'. List includes rules about asking for help and following rules about device usage. Has hashtags #We are Digital Citizens and #We are Stoke Heath at the bottom.
A red presentation slide with the title "We are inclusive" in white text, a school emblem in the top right corner, and a statement about working with others online. Has hashtags at the bottom, one reading "#We are Digital Citizens" and the other "#We are Stoke Heath."
School policy poster with red background and the heading 'We are honest'. It includes four bullet points about honesty when using school computers. The school logo is in the top right corner, featuring a globe, a book, and the phrases 'Enjoying Learning' and 'Celebrating Success'. At the bottom, there are hashtags '#We are DigitalCitizens' on the left and '#We are Stoke Heath' on the right.
A red background sign displaying respect guidelines for online behavior, including respecting others, not copying or sharing work without permission, and the school logo in the top right corner. The bottom of the image has hashtags: #WeareDigitalCitizens and #WeareStokeHeath.

KS2

A red poster with the title 'We are learners' and a list of online safety rules. Features a school logo in the top right corner and hashtags at the bottom.
A red poster with the heading "We are learners" and a list of rules for safe internet use, including not sharing personal information, informing an adult if uncomfortable content is seen online, and checking the accuracy of information. The poster includes the school's crest in the top right corner and social media hashtags at the bottom.
A red slide with the title 'We are inclusive' and a logo of SHPS school in the top right corner. The slide lists a bullet point about being polite and responsible when communicating and respecting different opinions. At the bottom, there are hashtags #WeareDigitalCitizens on the left and #WeareStokeHeath on the right.
School technology guidelines poster with red background, white text, school logo in top right corner, and hashtags at bottom. The poster emphasizes honesty and responsible use of devices.
Red background with white text from SHPS school, listing respectful online behaviors, and hashtags #WeareDigitalCitizens and #WeareStokeHeath. School emblem in top right corner.
Logo of National Online Safety with a shield emblem containing the initials NOS and a star.

Online Safety Websites

The websites below provide more information and advice about how to keep you and your child safe online.

https://www.parents.parentzone.org.uk/

http://www.childnet.com/resources/supporting-young-people-online

http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

http://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

http://www.internetmatters.org/