St Bede CE Primary Academy
Internet Safety Policy
The internet and other digital technologies permeate all aspects of life in a
modern technological society. Internet use is part of the statutory National
Curriculum and is a necessary tool for staff and pupils. It is the entitlement of
every pupil to have access to the internet and digital technologies, in order to
enrich his/her learning.
This policy applies to all pupils, teaching staff, support staff, governors
and volunteers, aswell as all other St Bede Primary Academy Extended Services.
Aims
Our aims are to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational
needs:
 will use the internet and other digital technologies to support, extend and
enhance their learning;
 will develop an understanding of the uses, importance and limitations of
the internet and other digital technologies in the modern world including
the need to avoid inappropriate material;
 will develop a positive attitude to the internet and develop their ICT
capability through both independent and collaborative working;
 will use existing, as well as up and coming, technologies safely.
Internet use will support, extend and enhance learning
use.
-appropriate filters.
Pupils’ Access to the Internet.
St Bede uses a “filtered” Internet Service, which minimises the chances of pupils encountering
undesirable material.
We will only allow children to use the Internet when there is a responsible adult present to supervise.
However it is unrealistic to suppose that the teacher’s attention will always be directed toward the
computer screen.
All members of staff will be aware of the potential for misuse, and will be responsible for
explaining to pupils the expectation we have of them.
Expectations of Pupils using the Internet
o All pupils are expected to read and agree the Internet Access Agreement.
o At St Bede, we expect all pupils to be responsible for their own behaviour on the
Internet, just as they are anywhere else in school. This includes materials they
choose to access and language they use.
o Pupils using the World Wide Web are expected not to deliberately seek out
offensive materials. Should any pupils encounter any such material accidentally,
they are expected to switch off their screen and report it immediately to a
member of staff, so that the Service Provider can block further access to the site.
o Pupils are expected not to use any rude language in their e-mail communications and
contact only people they know or those the teacher has approved. They will be
taught the rules of etiquette in e-mail lessons and are expected to follow them.
o Pupils must ask permission before accessing the Internet and have a clear idea why
they are using it.
o Pupils should not access other people's files unless permission has been given.
o Computers should only be used for schoolwork and research unless permission has
been granted otherwise.
o No program files may be downloaded to the computer from the Internet. This is to
prevent corruption of data and avoid viruses.
o No programs on disk or CD Rom should be brought in from home for use in school.
This is for both legal and security reasons.
o No personal information such as phone numbers and addresses should be given out
and no arrangements to meet someone made unless this is part of an approved
school project.
o Pupils consistently choosing not to comply with these expectations will be warned,
and subsequently, may be denied access to Internet resources.
Pupils will use existing technologies safely
how to stay safe online and what to do if they feel
threatened, upset or vulnerable.
They will be made aware of the risks when using the internet on digital devices,
both in school and at home and will be encouraged to share their learning with
parents carers in the home environment.
E-mail
-mail accounts when using the
school network.
-mail
communications.
Pupils will only use e-mail for approved activities.
Internet Access and Learning Platform
St Bede Primary Academy AIU Policy
before using any school ICT resource.
Parents will read and sign an internet access consent form and
Acceptable Use Policy before their children are given access to internet
resources (including the Learning Platform).
inappropriate content to a responsible adult.
Systems Security
Technical Team and any problems reported to the Senior Management team.
Web Filtering
adopts its own Web Safesearch which is filtered to allow only age
Appropriate content when pupils are logged in. Any incidents where filters do not
Block content are reported immediately. Websites can be unblocked for pupil use
when they have been checked for content prior to being used by a member of staff.
member of staff.
Communication of the e-safety policy to pupils
-appropriate Internet and
Use Policy before using these resources.
-safety rules will be posted in each room where a computer is used and around the
school in accessible locations.
monitored.
-Safety will be included in the curriculum and regularly revisited.
Communication of the e-safety policy to staff
-safety and acceptable use policies will be given to all new members
of staff as part of the staff handbook.
Staff will sign the Acceptable Use Policy and it will be kept in their file.
-safety and acceptable use policies will be discussed with staff annually.
monitored.
Communication of the e-safety policy to parents/carers
on the school website.
a list of e-safety resources and information for parents to access.
-school agreement when their
children join the school. This will include acceptable use policies relating
to the internet, Learning Platform and other digital technologies.
-safety issues as necessary to parents
through the school newsletter, website and Learning Platform.
The school will run open sessions for parents to come in and discuss their concerns
regarding e-Safety.
E-safety Complaints
to a senior member of staff or the E-Safety coordinator.
trained so they are able to deal with e-Safety incidents. They
must log incidents reported to them and if necessary refer the matter to a
senior member of staff.
to, and will be dealt with by, the Headteacher.
Learning Platform misuse.
Roles and Responsibilities.
Senior Management Team
-Safety coordinator and all staff in dealing with E-Safety issues as they
arise.
-Safety
and Acceptable Use Policies
E-Safety co-ordinator
responsibility: establish and maintain a safe ICT learning
Environment.
Ensure that E-Safety sessions are delivered to all pupils and revisited regularly.
-safety policy breaches in an appropriate and consistent
manner in line with protocols set out in policies, and maintain an incident
log.
Ensure that all staff have an awareness of E-Safety issues and are able to share
these with the children as appropriate.
evelopment needs in this area.
Network Manager/Technical Support Staff
-safety practices.
responding to the discovery of illegal materials, or suspicion that such
materials are, on the school’s network.
responding to the discovery of inappropriate but legal materials on the
school’s network.
breaches of acceptable use of ICT facilities to the
Headteacher and/or the e-safety co-ordinator.
technology, both within and outside school.
Teaching and Support Staff
Contribute to the development of e-safety policies.
-safety issues, and how they relate to pupils in
their care.
ing new and emerging technologies.
-safety regularly in the curriculum.
-Safety issues they become aware of and know when and how
to escalate incidents.
technology, both within and outside school.
Wider School Community
-teaching staff; volunteers; student teachers;
other adults using school internet, Learning Platform or other
technologies.
-safety issues, and how they relate to pupils in
their care.
technology, both within and outside school.
rsonal use of
Parents and Carers
them.
Learning Platform.
-safety issues with their children, support the school in its esafety
approaches and reinforce appropriate behaviours at home.
opportunities and risks posed by new and emerging technologies.
conducting risky behaviour online.
All pupils and their parents / guardians will be asked to read and sign an Internet Access and
Publication of Children’s Work agreement covering the expectations we have of pupils using the
Internet in school.
Policy updated January 2015 by B. Garvey
(Children’s e-Safety rules and agreements on following pages.)
Children’s E-Safety Rules
Key Stage 1
Think then Click
These rules help us to stay safe on the Internet
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We only use the internet when an adult is with us.
We can click on the buttons or links when we know what
they do.
We can search the Internet with an adult.
We always ask if we get lost on the Internet.
We can send and open emails together.
We can write polite and friendly emails to people that we know.
Key Stage 2
Think then Click
e-Safety Rules for Key Stage 2
At St Bede Primary Academy, we expect all pupils in Key Stage 2 to be responsible for their
own behaviour on the Internet. This includes materials they choose to access and language
they choose to use.
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We ask permission before using the Internet.
We only use websites approved by an adult that are age appropriate.
We tell an adult if we see anything we are uncomfortable with.
We immediately turn off the screen if we not sure about a website.
We send e-mails, pictures and messages that are polite and friendly.
We never give out personal information or passwords.
We never arrange to meet anyone we don’t know.
We do not open e-mails, messages and attachments sent by anyone we don’t know.
We do not download anything.
We ask before printing anything out.
If we are using age appropriate social media websites (that are regulated by an adult),
we set our accounts to private and consider carefully what we write and how this affects
others.
St Bede CE Primary Academy
Internet Access and Publication of
Children’s Work Agreement
All pupils use computer facilities including Internet access as an essential part of
learning, as required by the National Curriculum. Both pupils and their parents/carers are
asked to sign to show that the e-Safety Rules have been understood and agreed.
Pupil:
Class:
Pupil’s Agreement
I have read and I understand the school e-Safety Rules.
I will use the computer, network, Internet access and other new technologies in a
responsible way at all times.
I know that network and Internet access may be monitored.
Signed:
Date:
Parent’s Consent for Web Publication of Work and Photographs
I agree that my son/daughter’s work may be electronically published. I also agree that
appropriate images and video that include my son/daughter may be published subject to the school
rule that photographs will not be accompanied by pupil names.
Parent’s Consent for Internet Access
I have read and understood the school e-safety rules and give permission for my son /
daughter to access the Internet. I understand that the school will take all reasonable
precautions to ensure that pupils cannot access inappropriate materials but I appreciate that this is a
difficult task.
I understand that the school cannot be held responsible for the content of materials accessed through
the Internet. I agree that the school is not liable for any damages arising from use of the Internet
facilities.
I am aware of the social media websites that children should not access under the age of 13. I
understand that I have a duty of care outside of school to ensure that my child does not involve
themselves in inappropriate messaging on social media websites.
Signed:
Date:
Please print name:
Please complete, sign and return to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.