E-Safety
E-Safety at St James’ Catholic High School
E-Safety is a priority at St James’. All pupils are educated about staying safe when using technology and the Internet through ICT and PSHCE lessons, assemblies and form time. Our aim is to teach pupils how to be responsible users and understand how to protect themselves when using social networking sites.
We believe it is equally important that students are encouraged to use the Internet safely and responsibly outside of school. It is vital that parents and carers regularly monitor their child’s use of the Internet (including PC’s, laptops, tablets and phones) and talk to them about staying safe online. We would ask that you are vigilant in checking who your child is ‘friends’ with on any social networking sites and to check that privacy settings have been activated.
Below is a list of websites that you may find useful. You can also download a guide to Instagram and Snapchat.
http://www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/digitaluniverse
http://www.pitda.co.uk/news/video-games-and-violence-parents-guide/2940
http://www.theparentzone.co.uk/
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/
http://www.internetmatters.org/
http://www.childnet.com/resources/know-it-all-for-parents
http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents/digital-parenting.html
Instagram is now one of the most popular social networking sites used by adults and young people. Below is a link to their terms and conditions which are worded in a way that they are very accessible to users of all ages. The terms include:
Ø Our Rules if you want to use Instagram
Ø Your rights and our rights
Ø Closing an account
If your child has an Instagram account, please take some time to look at these terms and conditions together and remind then about the importance of privacy setting and being mindful about what they post.
https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201617/ldselect/ldcomuni/130/13016.htm#_idTextAnchor123
Download: Online gaming advice
Download: YouNow_Parents_Guide.pdf
Download: ooVoo_guide_for_parents.pdf
Download: YouTube Guide
Download: Year 11 Safeguarding Poster