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Online Safety

Worried about something online?

  • Talk to a trusted adult
  • Speak to your class teacher
  • Contact the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Report concerns to CEOP: [Report to CEOP]
  • Contact Childline: 0800 1111

Filtering and Monitoring

Higham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, including when they are using technology. The school uses Netsweeper, a specialist filtering and monitoring system, to help protect pupils from accessing inappropriate, harmful or illegal online content while using school devices, networks and internet services. Netsweeper continuously filters internet traffic and blocks content that is considered unsuitable for children, including content relating to violence, extremism, hate, self-harm, pornography, gambling and other age-inappropriate material.

In addition to filtering internet access, the school's monitoring systems help identify potential online safety concerns and alerts staff to activity that may indicate a safeguarding risk. Monitoring may identify searches, websites visited or online activity that suggests a pupil may be at risk of harm or may require support. Relevant safeguarding alerts are reviewed by designated members of staff and, where necessary, acted upon in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures.

The school's filtering and monitoring arrangements are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective, age-appropriate and compliant with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). While filtering and monitoring significantly reduce online risks, no system can guarantee complete protection from all online content or risks. The school therefore combines technical safeguards with education, supervision and the teaching of online safety to help pupils use technology safely and responsibly.

Microsoft Teams

The school uses Microsoft Teams to support learning and communication between home and school when required. Pupils are provided with individual login details, which should be kept secure. Parents and carers should supervise children when learning online and encourage safe and responsible use of technology.

Please see our Remote Learning and Microsoft Teams page for login guidance, user guides and support materials.

 

Online Safety Resources

Vodafone have produced a Digital Parenting Magazine which informs parents about the various technologies children are accessing today. There are also a large number of incredibly useful resources to support parents.

Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.

National Online Safety – a guide providing some helpful tips on keeping children safe online.

National Online Safety Facebook page – NOS regularly post guides to support school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise.

NSPCC – We all have a role to play – use our advice, tools and resources to help keep every child safe online.

UK Safer Internet Centre – the latest tips, advice and resources to help children and young people have a safe and positive time online.

Internetmatters.org – Supporting families online. Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.

Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. 

 

Other useful websites

Working together is the best way to keep children safe online. We encourage all parents and carers to explore these resources and discuss them with their child at home, reinforcing the key messages they learn in school.

If you would like any further information, please contact the school office.

 

  1. Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
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  2. Computing Policy
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  3. Home and Remote Learning Policy Sep 2023
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