E Safety
We are in unprecedented times and all staff and students will be using technology and the internet on a daily basis. Please refer to our Safeguarding Policy Addendum for advice and guidance on how to stay safe online. There is additional guidance and websites at the bottom of the page to support everyone to stay safe online.
New technologies are an integral part within every aspect of life in today’s society, both within educational establishments and in their lives outside school. The Internet and other digital information technologies open up new opportunities for everyone. Electronic communication helps teachers and pupils learn from each other. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and increase awareness of context to promote effective learning. However, the use of these new technologies can put young people at risk within and outside the school.
At Catch22 Include Oxford, to help combat these dangers we ensure all our staff and students understand the risks by highlighting these issues in PSHE lessons and our school E-Safety policy.
Some of the dangers pupils may face include
Here are some useful websites for information and advice on staying safe when using technologies;
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/21259413
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers/parents-guide-technology
https://www.internetmatters.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIktuA5LWK2wIVRYXVCh2afg2aEAAYASAAEgIJ5vD_BwE
https://www.lgfl.net/online-safety/default.aspx