Online Safety

With technology updating so quickly and becoming cheaper it is fantastic that we have the world at our finger tips and can learn in new and engaging ways. However, we have to make sure we are using technology safely and appropriately. The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.

Here at Brockwell Nursery and Infant School, children are taught about Online Safety through our PSHE and Computing curriculums. Regular assemblies also take place throughout the school year to encourage a thorough understanding of the issues relating to Online Safety, using story books such as "Once Upon A Time Online" and "Chicken Clicking", alongside resources from The National College. The National College also supports our teaching of Online Safety in lessons, as well as providing resources for all parents and carers.

The resources include online video resources and weekly guides covering a huge range of topics, including:

· Online Relationships

· Fake Profiles & Social Bots

· Online Bullying

· Online Grooming

· Child Sexual Exploitation

· Sexual Harassment & Violence

· Sexting

· Live Streaming

· Online Identity

· Screen Addiction

· Online Challenges

· Overspending

· Social Media Platforms

· Online Gambling

· Radicalisation, Terrorism & Extremism

· Age Inappropriate Content

· Copyright & Ownership

· Hacking

· Fake News

· Online Fraud

· Online Reputation

· Personal Data

· Pornography

· Targeted Adverts & Pop-Ups

· The Dark Web

· Games & Trends

Parents receive information regarding how to access National Online Safety and its resources from school.

Filtering and Monitoring

At Brockwell Nursery and Infant School we comply to the DFE Filtering and Monitoring Standards. We block harmful and inappropriate content without reasonably impacting on teaching and learning. In line with KCSIE all staff have received Safeguarding and Child Protection training, including Online Safety and understanding the expectations in relation to filtering and monitoring.

We have extensive security measures in place in school which are monitored both internally and externally to help safeguard pupils regarding online safety. More detailed information around filtering and monitoring can be found in our Online Safety Policy.

Please find below our school policies relating to this area

Online Safety Policy

IT Security and Acceptable Use Policy

ICT Policy

Other useful information

Below are some sites which may support you in navigating the world of online safety. Please do speak to us in school if you have any issues or concerns.

For reporting harmful content for parents or anyone who has come across harmful content on social media please click below: