Online Safety

Pupils know how to stay safe in and out of school, including while using the internet and socialising online, because of the guidance they receive. Safety, well-being and online safety are carefully woven throughout the curriculum and taught well through many different subjects and strategies. As a result, pupils confidently use technology and know the correct actions to take if they have any concerns.   OFSTED JUNE 2017

At St William of York, we recognise how important it is to keep all pupils safe when working online. Keeping our pupils safe on the internet is a key learning focus in every year groups and there is rich evidence of this work in the PSHE books in every class. Outside agencies such as NSPCC, Crucial Crew and Childline, all make regular presentations to pupils to support our work on E-safety.

All pupils have signed the following agreement and are reminded of their responsibilities regularly:

Agreement for using the Internet and email system.

1. I will only use the Internet when I have permission.
2. I will only use the Internet for work set by school.
3. I will not publish anyone’s name, address, phone number, email address or photograph.
4. I will not give my own home address, telephone number, email address to anyone.
5. I will not use chat rooms or blogs from school.
6. I will not arrange to meet someone on the Internet.
7. If I use work or information from the Internet I will say where it is from and not say it is my own.
8. I will not try to buy anything using the Internet from school.
9. I will not download software from the Internet.
10. I will not use discs, CDs, DVDs or any electronic data from outside school.
11. I will always make sure that messages and emails I send will be professional and polite.
12. I will not take part in any activity which is against the school’s rules or ethos or against the law.
13. I understand that the school may check my computer files, my school email account and monitor the Internet sites I visit.