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School e-Safety Policy

Computing and the use of digital devices is seen as an essential resource to support learning and teaching, as well as playing an important role in the everyday lives of children, young people and adults. Consequently, schools need to build in the use of these technologies in order to arm our young people with the skills to access life-long learning and employment.

Computing and ICT covers a wide range of resources including; web-based and mobile learning. It is also important to recognize the constant and fast paced evolution of computing within our society as a whole. Currently the apps and software children and young people are using both inside and outside of the classroom include:

Websites

Podcasting

Coding

Gaming

Mobile devices

Video & Multimedia

Whilst exciting and beneficial all users need to be aware of the range of risks associated with the use of these technologies.

At Kyiv Specialized school #244 we understand the responsibility to educate our pupils on e-safety issues; teaching them the appropriate behaviours and critical thinking skills to enable them to remain both safe and legal when using the internet and related technologies.

Both this policy and the Acceptable Use Agreement (for all staff, g pupils and parents) are inclusive of fixed and mobile internet technologies provided by the school. Any visitors using their own devices within school, adhere to the schools Acceptable Use Agreement and this e-safety policy.

Roles and Responsibilities

As e-safety is an important aspect of strategic leadership within the school, the Head and governors have ultimate responsibility to ensure that the policy and practices are embedded and monitored. The named e-safety coordinators at Kyiv Specialized school #244 are computing coordinator Alla Kovalenko, head teacher Liubov Roshchenko and English teacher Olha Yablonska.

This policy, supported by the school’s acceptable use agreement, is to protect the interests and safety of the whole school community. It is linked to the following school policies: computing, child protection, behaviour, safety, anti-bullying and PHSE (personal, social, and health education).

Managing the school e-safety messages

We endeavour to embed e-safety messages across the curriculum whenever the internet and/or related technologies are used. These messages are appropriate to the age of the children being taught.

E-safety guidelines and the SMART rules are displayed in all the classrooms and a computer lab.

We also participate in e-safety activities during Safer Internet Day.

E-safety in the Curriculum

The school provides opportunities within a range of curriculum areas to teach about e-safety.

Educating pupils on the dangers of technologies that maybe encountered outside school is done informally when opportunities arise and as part of the curriculum.

The teaching of e-safety focuses on helping children to recognize inappropriate content, conduct, contact and commercialism and helps them learn how to respond or react appropriately.

Pupils are aware of the impact of online bullying and know how to seek help if they are affected by these issues. They know how to seek advice or help if they experience problems when using the internet and related technologies.

Security, Data and Confidentiality

All users read and sign an Acceptable Use Agreement to demonstrate that they have understood the school’s e-safety Policy.

Managing the Internet

The school maintains students have supervised access to Internet resources (where reasonable) through the school’s digital devices.

If Internet research is set for homework, teachers remind students of their e-safety training. Parents are encouraged to support and supervise any further research.

Mobile Technologies

Personal Mobile devices (including phones)

The school allows staff to bring in personal mobile phones and devices for their own use during designated times outside of the classroom. These are not to be used at any time whilst children are present. The school is not responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any personal mobile device.

Social Networking

The school does not permit the pupils to access their private accounts on social or gaming networks at any time during the classes.

The school also strongly discourages children from using age inappropriate social networking outside of school. Should the staff be made aware of incidents or activities on these social networks, which have a direct effect on the children’s behaviour or attitudes within school, then the school reserves the right to take action regarding their accounts such as discussions with their parents.

Safe Use of Images

Creation of videos and photographs

With the written consent of parents and staff, the school permits the appropriate taking of images by staff and pupils.

All staff are aware of specific children (they have responsibility for) in school which do or do not have photograph permissions. If they do have permission, staff are aware of which platforms they can be used on.

Publishing pupil’s images and work

All parents/guardians were asked to give permission to use their child’s work/photos/videos in publicity materials or on the school website, eTwinning platform and the like without using their home addresses or other personal information.

This consent form is considered valid for the entire period that the child attends this school unless there is a change in the child’s circumstances where consent could be an issue.

Parents/ carers may withdraw or amend permission, in writing, at any time.

Storage of Images

Images/ films of children are stored securely on the school computers and / or teacher’s individual laptops.

Misuse and Infringements

Complaints

Complaints or concerns relating to e-safety should be made to the e-safety coordinators or the class teacher.

Inappropriate material

All users are aware of the procedures for reporting accidental access to inappropriate materials.

Staff are aware that negligent use or deliberate misconduct could lead to disciplinary action.

Equal Opportunities

Pupils with additional needs

The school endeavours to deliver a consistent message to parents and pupils with regard to the schools’ e-safety rules.

Staff are aware that some pupils may require additional teaching including reminders, prompts and further explanation to reinforce their existing knowledge and understanding of e-safety issues.