E-Safety
Click the button to download our guidelines on using the internet safely.
Students
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Due to the increasing use of the internet for research, social networking, music downloads, online chat etc, all students are taught how to use the internet safely and what to do if they come across any dangers online.
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Internet Watch Foundation - https://www.iwf.org.uk
StopNCII
Take It Down
The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) has now developed an Online Safety Hub. The Hub brings together advice and resources from a range of partner organisations so that young people, carers and professionals can easily access advice and resources all in one central place. The Young Person’s Hub has supportive and non-judgemental advice for under 13s and 13s and older to help them to manage their online lives safely.
Parents
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In school a number of issues which staff have to deal with arise as a result of pupils inappropriate use of technology and of social networking. Sites such as Facebook can be locked down so that only friends can access information. Many of our pupils do not make use of this 'lock down’ facility and much of their information is open to members of the public. We would encourage you to view the links below:
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Facebook - A Parents guide http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents
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Valuable tips for keeping our kids safe online:
https://www.wizcase.com/blog/a-comprehensive-cyberbullying-guide-for-parents/
Computer Use Contract
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All students and Parents/Guardians are required to sign our Acceptable Use Policy to ensure that everyone understands the need for safe and sensible use of the facilities available in school and those available for learning at home.