Online Safety
Here at EKC Sheppey Secondary we believe that the use of ICT is an essential part of education in the 21st century. The internet and other digital information technologies are powerful tools, which can open up new opportunities for everyone.
However, we also recognise that children need to be protected and supported when using these technologies. We work with students to enhance their understanding of digital technologies and how to use them safely. We provide filtered access to the internet and monitored student school accounts including email and the Microsoft Teams platform for homework and class discussion.
We expect students to be mature and responsible when using digital technologies. All students sign our Acceptable Use Policy and students are taught through a combination of IT and character education lessons about their responsibilities and the law regarding digital technologies.
Click here to download our EKCSS Guide to Online Safety
Further links and guidance:
This website is run by CEOP and provides you with information and resources based on the age of the person accessing the website.
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
The CEOP website allows you to make reports about anything concerning that is internet based. This could be anything such as offensive material, online abuse or any concerns about a child. Any reports made to CEOP are treated with high importance by specialists trained how to offer help and advice to parents and children. They may also pass on important information to the police or the school agencies if this is a necessary step.
CEOP also has its own channel on YouTube where there are educational films and resources that can be used by parents in supporting their child’s education.
Similarly, there are a range of links on this website which can take you to other websites such as the NSPCC and BeatBullying websites.
Safer Internet
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Advice and resources to support you as you support your child to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.
Net Aware
An online guide to the social networks your child might be using, keeping you up to date in order to keep your child safe in today’s digital world.
Childnet International
This website, like CEOP, has a range of materials that can be accessed to get advice and can be used with your child to teach them internet safety.
NSPCC Online Safety
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
This website provides advice and information about online safety, as well as the prevention of child abuse. It also gives you information about where to go if you need to report an incident.
Internet Matters
https://www.internetmatters.org/
Working with online safety experts, this site guides you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
Parent Zone
https://parentzone.org.uk/advice/parent-guides
Parent Zone provides support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.