E-Ddiogelwch | E-Safety

ACCEPTABLE ICT USE POLICY

I understand that while I am a member of Waldo Williams Primary School I must use technology in a responsible way. 

For my own personal safety:

• I understand that my use of technology will be monitored.

• I will keep my password safe and will not use anyone else’s (even with their permission).

• I will keep my own personal information safe as well as that of others. (My name, family information, journey to school, my pets and hobbies are all examples of personal details).

• I will tell a trusted adult if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or upset when I see it online.

• I will only use HWB email which has been provided by school.

• I will always check with a responsible adult and my parents before I show photographs of myself.

• I will never meet an online friend in person without taking a responsible adult that I know with me.

For the safety of others:

• I will not interfere with the way that others use their technology.

• I will be polite and responsible when I communicate with others,

• I will not take or share images of anyone without their permission.

For the safety of the school:

• I will not try to access anything illegal.

• I will not download anything that I do not have the right to use.

• I will not deliberately bypass any systems designed to keep the school safe (such as filtering of the internet).

• I will tell a responsible person if I find any damage or faults with technology, however this may have happened.

• I will not attempt to install programmes on ICT devices belonging to the school unless I have permission.

• I will only use social networking, gaming and chat through the sites the school allows.

I know that once I post a message or an item on the internet then it is completely out of my control. 

I understand that I am responsible for my actions and the consequences.  

CHILDREN & THE INTERNET

In a connected world we can't imagine life without the internet! So let's embrace it, and give our pupils the skills they need to become digitally competent and well-equipped to allow them to excel in this dynamic and evolving digital age. Many children have access to mobile phones, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops and game consoles and all of these give them access to the World Wide Web. 

As parents and carers are you always aware of what your child is up to online? Would your child know what to do if there was an issue online? 

As parents/carers you keep your children safe in the offline world, so its imperative to do the same in the online world. Here are some really useful websites and information to help you in teaching your child to use the internet safely and responsibly.