The technology revolution has completely opened up our world and changed the way we learn, sift through and absorb information.
At Nunnery Wood High School we take online safety very seriously and protect your child in a variety of ways
- Aims
- Acceptable use of the internet in school
- How the school will respond to issues of misuse
- Things to think about at home
Nunnery Wood aims to:
• Have robust processes in place to ensure the online safety of students, staff, volunteers and governors
• Deliver an effective approach to online safety, which empowers us to protect and educate the whole school community in its use of technology
• Establish clear mechanisms to identify, intervene and escalate an incident, where appropriate
The schools full Online Safety Policy can be found here
• Have robust processes in place to ensure the online safety of students, staff, volunteers and governors
• Deliver an effective approach to online safety, which empowers us to protect and educate the whole school community in its use of technology
• Establish clear mechanisms to identify, intervene and escalate an incident, where appropriate
The schools full Online Safety Policy can be found here
All students, parents, staff, volunteers and governors are expected to read an agreement regarding the
acceptable use of the school’s ICT systems and the internet.
Students will be asked to read an acceptable use reminder every three months. This will appear when they log onto the system
Use of the school’s internet must be for educational purposes only, or for the purpose of fulfilling the duties of an individual’s role.
Nunnery Wood High School uses a filtering system which will flag any material viewed on the school system that is of a safeguarding concern. If a flag is made, then this will be dealt with like any other safeguarding concern and logged on CPOMs (seeChild Protection Policy ).
This system is checked daily by a member of the Student Support Team.
Students will be asked to read an acceptable use reminder every three months. This will appear when they log onto the system
Use of the school’s internet must be for educational purposes only, or for the purpose of fulfilling the duties of an individual’s role.
Nunnery Wood High School uses a filtering system which will flag any material viewed on the school system that is of a safeguarding concern. If a flag is made, then this will be dealt with like any other safeguarding concern and logged on CPOMs (seeChild Protection Policy ).
This system is checked daily by a member of the Student Support Team.
Where a student misuses the school’s ICT systems or internet, we will follow the procedures set out in the behaviour policy
. The action taken will depend on the individual circumstances, nature and seriousness of
the specific incident, and will be proportionate.
The school will consider whether incidents which involve illegal activity or content, or otherwise serious incidents, should be reported to the police.
The school will consider whether incidents which involve illegal activity or content, or otherwise serious incidents, should be reported to the police.
Raising Digital Citizens
The internet is a wonderful place for learning and entertainment, but like the world around us, it can pose dangers if precautions are not taken. Allowing free access puts your child, your computer and your personal data at risk.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can range from embarrassing or cruel online posts or digital pictures, to online threats, harassment, and negative comments, to stalking through emails, websites, social media platforms and text messages.
Gaming
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect with others, but it’s important for them to understand the risks and know how to handle certain situations. For example, kids should avoid posting pictures of themselves or releasing other personal information to their fellow gamers and know what to do if another player starts harassing them.
Privacy Tips
In today’s world, digitally connected families must think about safety and security both online and offline. Every child is taught basic safety and security, like not talking to strangers and looking both ways before crossing the street. Teaching young people easy-to-learn life lessons for online safety and privacy begins with parents leading the way.
Securing Your Home Network
Most households now run networks of devices linked to the internet, including computers, gaming systems, TVs, tablets, smartphones and wearable devices that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the right tools in place and confidence that family members can use the internet more safely and securely.
The internet is a wonderful place for learning and entertainment, but like the world around us, it can pose dangers if precautions are not taken. Allowing free access puts your child, your computer and your personal data at risk.
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can range from embarrassing or cruel online posts or digital pictures, to online threats, harassment, and negative comments, to stalking through emails, websites, social media platforms and text messages.
Gaming
Online gaming can be a fun way for kids to connect with others, but it’s important for them to understand the risks and know how to handle certain situations. For example, kids should avoid posting pictures of themselves or releasing other personal information to their fellow gamers and know what to do if another player starts harassing them.
Privacy Tips
In today’s world, digitally connected families must think about safety and security both online and offline. Every child is taught basic safety and security, like not talking to strangers and looking both ways before crossing the street. Teaching young people easy-to-learn life lessons for online safety and privacy begins with parents leading the way.
Securing Your Home Network
Most households now run networks of devices linked to the internet, including computers, gaming systems, TVs, tablets, smartphones and wearable devices that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the right tools in place and confidence that family members can use the internet more safely and securely.