We value computing greatly within our school and provide the children with a range of experiences to aid their learning. As part of this, we want our children to Be SMART online and become ‘Safe Cyber Citizens’. The Internet is an invaluable resource which enables us to gain knowledge, develop skills, create relationships and have fun. However, in an ever-changing world, it is vital that children are provided with the knowledge and skills to use the Internet safely and appropriately.
At Dubmire, we are committed to keeping children safe when using the Internet. To do this, we endeavour to take every opportunity to promote Online Safety including having Online safety pupil agreements which the children sign; taking part in Safer Internet Day; displaying key safety information across the school; and equipping our children with the latest safety information during lessons and in assemblies.
However, in many cases, most of a child’s Internet usage happens away from school. Therefore, we feel it is important that parents and carers are equipped with key information which could keep themselves and their children safe online. Here is some useful information for setting up Internet filtering and parental controls https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers/parental-controls-offered-your-home-internet-provider
Our Online Safety pupil agreements
Safer Internet Day
Each year, in February, we take part in Safer Internet Day. This year's theme was Inspiring change? Making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online.
Safer searching
Please note that no search engine is ever 100% safe but provided is advise for safer searching and some links to “safer” search engines:
Google provides a safer search option for children searching on the Internet. You can find more here
Research searching
Image searching
Video streaming
Useful links
Click on the links below to access other websites which include a wealth of resources and support to help make the Internet a safer place.
Homepage - UK Safer Internet Centre
Online Safety Training For Schools | National Online Safety (nationalcollege.com)
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
Staying safe online | Childline
How to be safe online? - BBC Bitesize
Safety and Security Online | SWGfL
Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Online Safety Leaflets & resources - Internet Matters
Keeping children safe online | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
Computing vocabulary and jargon
As technology develops so does the minefield of new terms, names and acronyms. Vodafone Digital Parenting have produced a glossary and jargonbuster which may help you keep up with the latest terminology.