Children should always be supervised by a responsible adult when using the Internet. Teachers should evaluate any websites fully before they use them with their students. Often this means checking the websites, search results etc just before the lesson. What may be considered a safe site today might not be tomorrow. Pay particular attention to image advertisements as they can change each time the web page is accessed.
The Internet has become an integral part of children’s lives, enabling them to undertake research for school projects, talk to their friends and access information from around the world. Increasing provision of the Internet in and out of schools brings with it the need to ensure that learners are safe.
Internet development is constantly evolving into ever more innovative areas with many websites enabling amazing creativity and interaction between peers.
Unfortunately though, there are times when Internet use can have a negative effect on children. Schools should be aware of the potential dangers taking measures to ensure safe usage by all.
This area of the Kented website is dedicated to helping users better understand the issues around e-safety and manage the risks more effectively.
Core Primary e-Safety Policy and Audit for Primary Schools - 2008 (on KentTrustWeb) (direct link)
KCC Children, Families and Education Directorate has approved this core e-Safety Policy which may be used by primary schools as the basis to construct their own internet policies.
Core Secondary e-Safety Policy and Audit for Secondary Schools (on KentTrustWeb) (direct link)
KCC Children, Families and Education Directorate has approved this core e-Safety Policy which may be used by primary schools as the basis to construct their own internet policies.
Children, ICT & e-Safety' Leaflet for parents and carers (PDF) Children of today are increasingly using Information &
Communication Technology (ICT) in schools and in the
home.
This guide explains:
How your children are using ICT in school.
How using ICT in the home can help children to learn.
How children can use the Internet safely at home.
Where to access further information.
Young People, ICT & e-safety leaflet for parents and carers (PDF)
Young people of today are increasingly using Information & Communication
Technology (ICT) in schools and in the home.
This guide explains:
How young people are using ICT in school.
How using ICT in the home can help young people to learn.
How young people can use the Internet safely at home.
Where to access further information to be safe on line.
Signposts to safety: Teaching e-safety at Key Stages 1 and 2 Published: 10 April 2007
This booklet contains background information, advice and guidance for Primary teachers relating to e-safety issues. It signposts appropriate opportunities to embed e-safety within the curriculum and free online teaching resources from a range of organisations to help support lessons http://publications.becta.org.uk
Signposts to safety: Teaching e-safety at Key Stages 3 and 4 Published: 10 April 2007
This booklet contains background information, advice and guidance for Secondary teachers relating to e-safety issues. It signposts appropriate opportunities to embed e-safety within the curriculum and free online teaching resources from a range of organisations to help support lessons. http://publications.becta.org.uk
Safeguarding children online - a guide for school leaders
Aimed at school leaders, this useful guide looks at how Becta is supporting the safe use of technology in schools and highlights key things that you should be thinking about in this area.
