Online Safety Information
At Leyland St James CE Primary School we use technology to enhance our curriculum and provide enriched learning opportunities for our pupils.
Pupils are taught the skills to use technology safely and responsibly both in school and at home. Computing and PSHE lessons both cover online safety and this is woven into the curriculum with a different focus each half-term.
As a school, we believe that this cannot be covered in one stand-alone unit and is something that is revisited throughout the year in both subjects and during dedicated events such as Safer Internet Day and Anti-Bullying week. Pupils are taught to identify where to go for help and support, and when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
Our Online Safety Lead is Mrs Fairclough. The online safety group meets half-term. Their focus is to ensure DFE digital and technology standards are met.
The group uses the 360 degree safe self review tool to review the school's online safety policy and practices.
Our Online Safety Team:
Mrs Fairclough– Online Safety Lead
Mr Atherton – DSL/Pupil Premium Lead
Mrs Kellett – PSHE Lead
Mrs Lamb – Online Safety Governor
Mrs Stewart - SENDCO/CLA
The online safety group review the online safety policy and linked acceptable use agreements (see policy below). All pupils, staff and visitor are required to agree to our acceptable use terms when visiting the school. The group also involves pupils and parents in when writing the yearly action plan. Parents are given the opportunity to give feedback through regular parental surveys there's a weekly newsletter through 'Wake Up Wednesdays' to share online safety news.
School use a secure filtering system through Lancashire County Council to monitor inappropriate content from users in school. We also monitor online activity of staff, children and visitors to school. Any concerns that arise are reported immediately following our safeguarding procedures.
Links:
Safer Internet Centre - Helping children and young people stay safe online
NSPCC - Starting family conversations about online safety
http://nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
BBC Online Safety - BBC online safety resources for primary schools.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/cp440njz78zt
Childnet - Helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people
National Online Safety - Gain the confidence and skills to have age-appropriate, informed discussions with children to keep them safe, healthy and resilient to life beyond the school gates.
https://nationalcollege.com/parents