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northfleet school for girls policy on e-safety date of policy september 2011 member of staff responsible mr benjeddi review date reviewed 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 0 of 14

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contents 1 2.0 school e­safety policy 2 2.1 the policy and its implementation 2 2.2 teaching and learning 2 2.2.1 why is internet use important 2 2.2.2 how does internet use benefit education 2 2.2.3 how can internet use enhance learning 3 2.2.4 how will pupils learn how to evaluate internet content 3 2.3 managing information systems 4 2.3.1 how will information systems security be maintained 4 2.3.2 how will email be managed 4 2.3.3 how will published content be managed 5 2.3.4 can pupils images or work be published 5 2.3.5 how will social networking social media and personal publishing be managed 6 2.3.6 how will filtering be managed 7 2.3.7 how will videoconferencing be managed 7 2.3.8 how can emerging technologies be managed 8 2.3.9 how should personal data be protected 9 2.4 policy decisions 9 2.4.1 how will internet access be authorised 9 2.4.2 how will risks be assessed 10 2.4.3 how will e­safety complaints be handled 10 2.4.4 how is the internet used across the community 11 2.4.5how will cyberbullying be managed 11 2.4.6 how will learning platforms and learning environments be managed 11 2.5 communication policy 12 2.5.1 how will the policy be introduced to pupils 12 2.5.2 how will the policy be discussed with staff 12 2.5.3 how will parents support be enlisted 13 e-safety contacts and references 13 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 1 of 14

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2.0 school e­safety policy 2.1 the policy and its implementation following becta former guidance the school has set up an e-safety team the team is made of various members with different responsibilities within the school · a deputy head · dcpc designated child protection coordinator · deputy dcpc · ict change manager · ks3 manager · head of ict department · academic coach ict · multimedia manager · network manager the e-safety team work closely with the school council and two school governors the e­safety policy and its implementation are reviewed annually our e­safety policy has been written by the school building on the kcc e­safety policy and government guidance it has been agreed by the senior leadership team and approved by governors 2.2 teaching and learning 2.2.1 why is internet use important discussion the rapid developments in electronic communications are having many effects on society it is important to state what we are trying to achieve in education through ict and internet use · · · · · internet use is part of the statutory curriculum and a necessary tool for learning the internet is a part of everyday life for education business and social interaction the school has a duty to provide students with quality internet access as part of their learning experience pupils use the internet widely outside school and need to learn how to evaluate internet information and to take care of their own safety and security the purpose of internet use in school is to raise educational standards to promote pupil achievement to support the professional work of staff and to enhance the school s management functions internet access is an entitlement for students who show a responsible and mature approach to its use 2.2.2 how does internet use benefit education discussion a number of studies and government projects have identified the educational benefits to be gained through the appropriate use of the internet including increased pupil attainment benefits of using the internet in education include · · · access to worldwide educational resources including museums and art galleries inclusion in the national education network which connects all uk schools educational and cultural exchanges between pupils worldwide page 2 of 14 2011 nsfg e­safety policy

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· · · · · · · · vocational social and leisure use in libraries clubs and at home access to experts in many fields for pupils and staff professional development for staff through access to national developments educational materials and effective curriculum practice collaboration across networks of schools support services and professional associations improved access to technical support including remote management of networks and automatic system updates exchange of curriculum and administration data with kcc and dcsf access to learning wherever and whenever convenient extend parental engagement in the t l of their children 2.2.3 how can internet use enhance learning discussion increased computer numbers and improved internet access may be provided but its impact on pupils learning outcomes should also be considered developing effective practice in using the internet for teaching and learning is essential pupils need to learn digital literacy skills and to refine their own publishing and communications with others via the internet respect for copyright and intellectual property rights and the correct use of published material should be taught methods to detect plagiarism may need to be developed · · · · · · · the school s internet access will be designed to enhance and extend education pupils will be taught what internet use is acceptable and what is not and given clear objectives for internet use the schools will ensure that the copying and subsequent use of internet derived materials by staff and pupils complies with copyright law access levels will be reviewed to reflect the curriculum requirements and age of pupils staff should guide pupils to online activities that will support the learning outcomes planned for the pupils age and maturity pupils will be educated in the effective use of the internet in research including the skills of knowledge location retrieval and evaluation pupils will be taught to acknowledge the source of information used and to respect copyright when using internet material in their own work 2.2.4 how will pupils learn how to evaluate internet content discussion the quality of information received via radio newspaper and telephone is variable and everyone needs to develop critical skills in selection and evaluation information received via the internet email or text message requires even better information handling and digital literacy skills in particular it may be difficult to determine origin intent and accuracy as the contextual clues may be missing or difficult to read a whole curriculum approach is required researching potentially emotive themes such as the holocaust animal testing nuclear energy etc provide an opportunity for pupils to develop skills in evaluating internet content for example researching the holocaust will undoubtedly lead to holocaust denial sites which teachers must be aware of statements · · · pupils should be taught to be critically aware of the materials they read and shown how to validate information before accepting its accuracy the evaluation of online materials is a part of teaching/learning in every subject all staff teaching and non teaching need to be actively engaged in the teaching and guiding of student in this area 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 3 of 14

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2.3 managing information systems 2.3.1 how will information systems security be maintained discussion it is important to review the security of the whole system from user to internet this is a major responsibility that includes not only the delivery of essential learning services but also the personal safety of staff and pupils the school s it system is managed by northgate under bsf program therefore all the it related issues are directed to northgate the contract includes the broadband and the security system ict security is a complex matter and cannot be dealt with adequately in this document a number of agencies can advise on security including eis and network suppliers the schools ict security policy http www.eiskent.co.uk/default.cfm?navid=2&id=112&src=srch local area network lan security issues include · · · · · · · users must act reasonably e.g the downloading of large files during the working day will affect the service that others receive users must take responsibility for their network use for kcc staff flouting electronic use policy is regarded as a reason for dismissal workstations should be secured against user mistakes and deliberate actions servers must be located securely and physical access restricted the server operating system must be secured and kept up to date virus protection for the whole network must be installed and current access by wireless devices must be proactively managed wide area network wan security issues include · · · all internet connections must be arranged via the kpsn schools broadband team to ensure compliance with the security policy central kpsn schools broadband firewalls and cpe s are configured to prevent unauthorised access between schools decisions on wan security are made on a partnership basis between schools and kcc/eis and northgate the latter is the service provider for the school s it system northgate is also responsible for the broadband connection the content is still owned by the school northgate is responsible for the security of the system and the virus update school staff must take the following precaution · · · · · personal data sent over the internet or taken off site need to be encrypted portable media may not be used without specific permission followed by a virus check unapproved software will not be allowed in pupils work areas or attached to email files held on the school s network will be regularly checked the ict change manager with the smt will review system capacity regularly 2.3.2 how will email be managed discussion email is an essential means of communication for both staff and pupils directed email use can bring significant educational benefits and interesting projects between schools in neighbouring villages and in different continents can be created the implications of email use for the school and pupils need to be thought through and appropriate safety measures put in place unregulated email can provide routes to pupils that bypass the traditional school boundaries 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 4 of 14

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a central question is the degree of responsibility that can be delegated to individual pupils as once email is available it is difficult to control restriction of incoming and outgoing email to approved addresses and filtering for unsuitable content is possible in the school context as in the business world email should not be considered private and most schools and many firms reserve the right to monitor email there is a balance to be achieved between necessary monitoring to maintain the safety of pupils and the preservation of human rights both of which are covered by recent legislation spam phishing and virus attachments can make email dangerous the kent public service network uses industry leading email relays to stop unsuitable mail using reputation filtering currently about 95 of mail is rejected as spurious · · · · · · · · · · pupils may only use approved email accounts pupils must immediately tell a teacher if they receive offensive email pupils must not reveal personal details of themselves or others in email communication or arrange to meet anyone without specific permission from an adult access in school to external personal email accounts will be blocked excessive social email use can interfere with learning and will be restricted email sent to external organisations should be written carefully and authorised before sending in the same way as a letter written on school headed paper the forwarding of chain messages is not permitted schools may have a dedicated email for reporting wellbeing and pastoral issues and this inbox must be approved and monitored by members of senior leadership team staff should only use school email accounts to communicate with pupils as approved by the senior leadership team staff should not use personal email accounts during school hours or for professional purposes 2.3.3 how will published content be managed discussion many schools have created excellent websites that inspire pupils to publish work of a high standard websites can celebrate pupils work promote the school and publish resources for projects editorial guidance will help reflect the school s requirements for accuracy and good presentation sensitive information about schools and pupils could be found in a newsletter but a school s website is more widely available publication of information should be considered from a personal and school security viewpoint material such as staff lists or a school plan may be better published in the school handbook or on a secure part of the website which requires authentication the contact details on the website is the school address email and telephone number staff or pupils personal information must not be published · · · email addresses should be published carefully to avoid being harvested for spam e.g replace with `at the head teacher will take overall editorial responsibility and ensure that content is accurate and appropriate the website should comply with the school s guidelines for publications including respect for intellectual property rights and copyright 2.3.4 can pupils images or work be published discussion still and moving images and sounds add liveliness and interest to a publication particularly when pupils can be included nevertheless the security of staff and pupils is paramount although common in newspapers the publishing of pupils names with their images is not acceptable published images could be reused particularly if large images of individual pupils are shown strategies include using relatively small images of groups of pupils and possibly even using images that do not show faces at all over the shoulder can replace passport style photographs but still convey the educational activity personal photographs can be replaced with self portraits or images of pupils work or of a team activity pupils in photographs should of course be appropriately clothed 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 5 of 14

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images of a pupil should not be published without the parent s or carer s written permission nsfg if applying the opt out policy for permission to publish images of work or appropriate personal photographs on entry pupils also need to be taught the reasons for caution in publishing personal information and images online see section 2.3.6 · · · · · images that include pupils will be selected carefully and will not provide material that could be reused pupils full names will not be used anywhere on the website particularly in association with photographs students photos and videos could be used for school publications unless parents opt out of the agreement in writing pupils work can be published unless student or parent objects nsfg will always put students safety and well being first when publishing material made by students that can identify them and deemed harmful to them please see the children s safeguards site use of photographic images of children www kenttrustweb.org.uk?safeguards policy and guidance section 2.3.5 how will social networking social media and personal publishing be managed discussion parents and teachers need to be aware that the internet has emerging online spaces and social networks which allow individuals to publish unmediated content social networking sites can connect people with similar or even very different interests users can be invited to view personal spaces and leave comments over which there may be limited control for responsible adults social networking sites provide easy to use free facilities although often advertising intrudes and may be dubious in content pupils should be encouraged to think about the ease of uploading personal information the associated dangers and the difficulty of removing an inappropriate image or information once published all staff should be made aware of the potential risks of using social networking sites or personal publishing either professionally with students or personally they should be made aware of the importance of considering the material they post ensuring profiles are secured and how publishing unsuitable material may affect their professional status examples include blogs wikis social networking forums bulletin boards multiplayer online gaming chatrooms instant messenger and many others · · the school will try to control access to social media and social networking sites pupils will be advised never to give out personal details of any kind which may identify them and or their location examples would include real name address mobile or landline phone numbers school attended im and email addresses full names of friends/family specific interests and clubs etc pupils are advised not to place personal photos on any social network space they should consider how public the information is and consider using private areas advice is to be given regarding background detail in a photograph which could identify the student or his/her location staff official blogs or wikis should be password protected and run from the school website with approval from the senior leadership team staff should be advised not to run social network spaces for pupil use on a personal basis if personal publishing is to be used with pupils then it must use age appropriate sites suitable for educational purposes personal information must not be published and the site should be moderated by school staff pupils should be advised on security and encouraged to set passwords deny access to unknown individuals and instructed how to block unwanted communications pupils should be encouraged to invite known friends only and deny access to others by making profiles private pupils are advised not to publish specific and detailed private thoughts especially those that may be considered threatening hurtful or defamatory · · · · · 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 6 of 14

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2.3.6 how will filtering be managed discussion access controls fall into several overlapping types commonly described as filtering · blocking strategies prevent access to a list of unsuitable sites maintenance of the blocking list is a major task as new sites appear every day · · · · dynamic filtering examines web page content or email for unsuitable words filtering of outgoing information such as web searches is also required rating systems give each web page a rating for sexual profane violent or other unacceptable content web browsers can be set to reject these pages access monitoring records the internet sites visited by individual users attempted access to a site forbidden by the policy will result in a report key loggers record all text sent by a workstation and analyse it for patterns false positives will require manual checking the filtering systems used by nsfg hosted and administered by northgate northgate uses an industry standard system approved by local authority the system is divided into two categories students and staff staff have more access than students and can project the content of their laptop to the class if they see fit · · · · · · · · the school will work with kcc and northgate to ensure that systems to protect pupils are reviewed and improved if staff or pupils discover unsuitable sites the url must be reported to the e­safety coordinator and bsf helpdesk at the same time the school s broadband access will include filtering appropriate to the age and maturity of pupils the school has the possibility of filtering certain websites either by blocking them or allowing them however most of this is done through the helpdesk senior staff will ensure that regular checks are made to ensure that the filtering methods selected are appropriate effective and reasonable any material that the school believes is illegal must be reported to appropriate agencies such as iwf or ceop the school s access strategy will be designed by educators to suit the age and curriculum requirements of the pupils with advice from network managers the ict change manager the headteacher and an smt are the only ones in charge of authorising new website to be allowed/unblocked 2.3.7 how will videoconferencing be managed discussion videoconferencing enables users to see and hear each other between different locations this `real time interactive technology has many uses in education equipment ranges from small pc systems web cameras to large room based systems that can be used for whole classes or lectures the national educational network nen is a private broadband ip network interconnecting the ten regional schools networks across england with the welsh scottish and the northern ireland networks schools with full broadband are connected through the kpsn and have access to services such as gatekeepers and gateways to enable schools to communicate with external locations if flashmeeting is used conferences should always be booked as private and not made public the conference url should only be given to those who you wish to take part check who has signed into your conference as a guest without a camera would not be visible all videoconferencing equipment in the classroom must be switched off when not in use and not set to auto answer · equipment connected to the educational broadband network should use the national e.164 numbering system and display their h.323 id name · external ip addresses should not be made available to other sites · videoconferencing contact information should not be put on the school website · the equipment must be secure and if necessary locked away when not in use · school videoconferencing equipment should not be taken off school premises without permission 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 7 of 14

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users · pupils should ask permission from the supervising teacher before making or answering a videoconference call · videoconferencing should be supervised appropriately for the pupils age · unique log on and password details for the educational videoconferencing services should only be issued to members of staff and kept secure content · when recording a videoconference lesson written permission should be given by all sites and participants the reason for the recording must be given and the recording of videoconference should be clear to all parties at the start of the conference recorded material shall be stored securely videoconferencing is a challenging activity with a wide range of learning benefits preparation and evaluation are essential to the whole activity if third party materials are to be included check that recording is acceptable to avoid infringing the third party intellectual property rights establish dialogue with other conference participants before taking part in a videoconference if it is a non school site it is important to check that they are delivering material that is appropriate for your class · · · 2.3.8 how can emerging technologies be managed discussion many emerging communications technologies offer the potential to develop new teaching and learning tools including mobile communications internet access collaboration and multimedia tools a risk assessment needs to be undertaken on each new technology for effective and safe practice in classroom use to be developed the safest approach is to deny access until a risk assessment has been completed and safety established virtual online classrooms and communities widen the geographical boundaries of learning approaches such as mentoring online learning and parental access are becoming embedded within school systems online communities can also be one way of encouraging a disaffected pupil to keep in touch the safety and effectiveness of virtual communities depends on users being trusted and identifiable this may not be easy as authentication beyond the school may be difficult as demonstrated by social networking sites such as bebo myspace and facebook the registering of individuals to establish and maintain validated electronic identities is essential for safe communication but is often not possible video conferencing introduces new dimensions webcams are increasingly inexpensive and with faster internet access enable video to be exchanged across the internet the availability of live video can sometimes increase safety you can see who you are talking to but if inappropriately used a video link could reveal security details new applications are continually being developed based on the internet the mobile phone network wireless bluetooth or infrared connections users can be mobile using a phone games console or personal digital assistant with wireless internet access this can offer immense opportunities for learning as well as dangers such as a pupil using a phone to video a teacher s reaction in a difficult situation nsfg should keep up to date with new technologies including those relating to mobile phones and handheld devices and be ready to develop appropriate strategies for instance text messaging via mobile phones is a frequent activity for many pupils and families this could be used to communicate a pupil s absence or send reminders for exam coursework there are dangers for staff however if personal phones are used to contact pupils and therefore a school owned phone should be issued the inclusion of inappropriate language or images is difficult for staff to detect pupils may need reminding that such use is inappropriate and conflicts with school policy abusive messages should be dealt with under the school s behaviour and/or anti-bullying policies · · · · emerging technologies will be examined for educational benefit and a risk assessment will be carried out before use in school is allowed mobile phones will not be used during lessons or formal school time the sending of abusive or inappropriate text picture or video messages is forbidden inappropriate use of mobile phones in general is not allowed mobile phones or unauthorised gadgets will be confiscated if used during lessons or between lessons they will be handed back to students at the end of the day if student cooperates otherwise parent/s will have to collect it students are allowed to bring mobile devices and connect them to school wireless network with explicit agreement with the school page 8 of 14 · 2011 nsfg e­safety policy

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2.3.9 how should personal data be protected discussion the quantity and variety of data held on pupils families and on staff is expanding quickly while this data can be very useful in improving services data could be mishandled stolen or misused the data protection act 1998 the act gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them and provides a framework to ensure that personal information is handled properly it promotes openness in the use of personal information under the act every organisation that processes personal information personal data must notify the information commissioner s office unless they are exempt the data protection act 1998 applies to anyone who handles or has access to information concerning individuals everyone in the workplace has a legal duty to protect the privacy of information relating to individuals the act sets standards eight data protection principles which must be satisfied when processing personal data information that will identify a living individual the act also gives rights to the people the information is about i.e subject access rights lets individuals find out what information is held about them the eight principles are that personal data must be · · · · · · · · processed fairly and lawfully processed for specified purposes adequate relevant and not excessive accurate and up-to-date held no longer than is necessary processed in line with individual s rights kept secure transferred only to other countries with suitable security measures schools will already have information about their obligations under the act and this section is a reminder that all data from which people can be identified is protected for advice and guidance relating to a contravention of the act contact michelle hunt access to information coordinator communication information governance children families education directorate kent county council sessions house michelle.hunt@kent.gov.uk 01622 696692 kcc data protection information may be seen at www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/policy/dpfoi_data.cfm information commissioner s office http www.ico.gov.uk · personal data will be recorded processed transferred and made available according to the data protection act 1998 2.4 policy decisions 2.4.1 how will internet access be authorised discussion the school allocates internet access for staff and pupils on the basis of educational need the whole school has access to the internet the school operates the cloud system which requires constant access to the internet students have supervised and unsupervised access to the internet and it believes that access is a right rather than a privilege school statement · · · · the school will maintain a current record of all staff and pupils who are granted access to the school s electronic communications all staff must read and sign the `staff information systems code of conduct before using any school ict resource students must sign the e­safety rules access use policy parents will be asked to sign and return a consent form for pupil access page 9 of 14 2011 nsfg e­safety policy

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2.4.2 how will risks be assessed discussion as the quantity and breadth of information available through the internet continues to grow it is not possible to guard against every undesirable situation nsfg highlights the issue that it is not possible to completely remove the risk that pupils might access unsuitable materials via the school system school statement · northfleet school for girls will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users access only appropriate material however due to the global and connected nature of internet content it is not possible to guarantee that access to unsuitable material will never occur via a school computer neither the school nor kcc can accept liability for the material accessed or any consequences resulting from internet use the school regularly checks that the e­safety policy is adequate and that the implementation of the e­ safety policy is appropriate the use of computer systems without permission or for inappropriate purposes could constitute a criminal offence under the computer misuse act 1990 methods to identify assess and minimise risks will be reviewed regularly · · · 2.4.3 how will e­safety complaints be handled discussion parents teachers and pupils should know how to use the school s complaints procedure the facts of the case will need to be established for instance whether the internet use was within or outside school a minor transgression of the rules may be dealt with by a member of staff other situations could potentially be serious and a range of sanctions will be required linked to the school s disciplinary policy potential child protection or illegal issues must be referred to the school designated child protection coordinator or e­safety coordinator advice on dealing with illegal use could when deemed necessary be discussed with the police safer schools partnership coordinator responsible for the school or the children s safeguards unit see also section 1.10 in 2010 policy guidance response to an incident of concern following becta now former guidance nsfg set up an e-safety team made out of members of staff in different responsibilities within the school this is made out of the following the deputy head teacher child protection coordinator the deputy child protection coordinator the ict change manager/e-safety coordinator the ict leader key stage manager/curriculum the network manager a multi-media technician a governor an email distribution list is created for this purpose e-safety at northfleetgirls.kent.sch.uk please replace with school statement · · · · · · · complaints of internet misuse will be dealt with under the school s complaints procedure any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the headteacher all e­safety complaints and incidents will be recorded by the school including any actions taken pupils and parents will be informed of the complaints procedure parents and pupils will work in partnership with staff to resolve issues discussions will be held with the local police safer schools partnership coordinators and/or children s safeguards unit to establish procedures for handling potentially illegal issues any issues including sanctions will be dealt with according to the school s disciplinary and child protection procedures page 10 of 14 2011 nsfg e­safety policy

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2.4.4 how is the internet used across the community school statement · · the school will liaise with local organisations/schools to establish a common approach to e­safety the school will be sensitive to internet related issues experienced by pupils out of school e.g social networking sites and offer appropriate advice 2.4.5how will cyberbullying be managed discussion cyberbullying can be defined as the use of information communication technology particularly mobile phones and the internet to deliberately hurt or upset someone dcsf 2007 many young people and adults find using the internet and mobile phones a positive and creative part of their everyday life unfortunately technologies can also be used negatively when children are the target of bullying via mobiles phones gaming or the internet they can often feel very alone particularly if the adults around them do not understand cyberbullying and its effects a once previously safe and enjoyable environment or activity can become threatening harmful and a source of anxiety it is essential that young people school staff and parents and carers understand how cyberbullying is different from other forms of bullying how it can affect people and how to respond and combat misuse promoting a culture of confident users will support innovation and safety dcsf and childnet have produced resources and guidance that can be used to give practical advice and guidance on cyberbullying http www.digizen.org/cyberbullying school statement cyberbullying along with all forms of bullying will not be tolerated in school full details are set out in the school s policy on anti-bullying there will be clear procedures in place to support anyone affected by cyberbullying · · · · all incidents of cyberbullying reported to the school will be recorded there will be clear procedures in place to investigate incidents or allegations of cyberbullying pupils staff and parents/carers will be advised to keep a record of the bullying as evidence the school will take steps to identify the bully where appropriate such as examining system logs identifying and interviewing possible witnesses and contacting the service provider and the police if necessary sanctions for those involved in cyberbullying may include o the bully will be asked to remove any material deemed to be inappropriate or offensive ooooa service provider may be contacted to remove content internet access may be suspended at school for the user for a period of time parent/carers may be informed the police will be contacted if a criminal offence is suspected · 2.4.6 how will learning platforms and learning environments be managed school statement slt and staff will monitor the usage of the lp by pupils and staff regularly in all areas in particular message and communication tools and publishing facilities pupils/staff will be advised on acceptable conduct and use when using the learning platform only members of the current pupil parent/carers and staff community will have access to the lp all users will be mindful of copyright issues and will only upload appropriate content onto the lp when staff pupils etc leave the school their account or rights to specific school areas will be disabled or transferred to their new establishment · any concerns with content may be recorded and dealt with in the following ways a the user will be asked to remove any material deemed to be inappropriate or offensive b the material will be removed by the site administrator if the user does not comply c access to the lp for the user may be suspended 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 11 of 14

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d the user will need to discuss the issues with a member of slt before reinstatement e a pupil s parent/carer may be informed · · a visitor may be invited onto the lp by a member of the slt in this instance there may be an agreed focus or a limited time slot pupils may require editorial approval from a member of staff this may be given to the pupil to fulfil a specific aim and may have a limited time frame 2.5 communication policy 2.5.1 how will the policy be introduced to pupils discussion many pupils are very familiar with mobile and internet use and culture and it is wise to involve them in designing the school e­safety policy possibly through a student council as pupils perceptions of the risks will vary the e­ safety rules may need to be explained or discussed the pupil and parent agreement form is attached to a copy of the school e­safety rules appropriate to the age of the pupil consideration must be given as to the curriculum place for teaching e­safety it could be as an ict lesson activity part of the pastoral programme or part of every subject whenever pupils are using the internet useful e­safety programmes include · · · · think u know www.thinkuknow.co.uk childnet www.childnet.com kidsmart www.kidsmart.org.uk safe social networking www.safesocialnetworking.com school statement all users will be informed that network and internet use will be monitored an e­safety training programme will be introduced to raise the awareness and importance of safe and responsible internet use · · · · pupil instruction in responsible and safe use should precede internet access an e­safety module will be included in the pshe citizenship and/or ict programmes covering both safe school and home use e­safety training will be part of the transition programme across the key stages and when moving between establishments safe and responsible use of the internet and technology will be reinforced across the curriculum particular attention will be given where pupils are considered to be vulnerable 2.5.2 how will the policy be discussed with staff discussion all staff must understand that the rules for information systems misuse for kcc employees are specific and instances resulting in disciplinary procedures and dismissal have occurred if a member of staff is concerned about any aspect of their ict use in school they should discuss this with their line manager to avoid any possible misunderstanding particular consideration must be given when staff are provided with devices by the school which may be accessed outside of the school network schools must be clear about the safe and appropriate use of school provided equipment and rules about use of the equipment by third parties staff must be made aware of their responsibility to maintain confidentiality of school information ict use is widespread and all staff including administration midday supervisors caretakers governors and volunteers should be included in awareness raising and training induction of new staff should include a discussion of the school e­safety policy school statement -the e­safety policy will be formally provided to and discussed with all members of staff -to protect all staff and pupils the school will implement acceptable use policies 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 12 of 14

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-staff should be aware that internet traffic can be monitored and traced to the individual user discretion and professional conduct is essential · · staff that manage filtering systems or monitor ict use will be supervised by the senior leadership team and have clear procedures for reporting issues staff training in safe and responsible internet use both professionally and personally will be provided 2.5.3 how will parents support be enlisted parents attention will be drawn to the school e­safety policy in newsletters the school brochure and on the school website · a partnership approach with parents will be encouraged this could include parent evenings with demonstrations and suggestions for safe home internet use or highlighting e­safety at other attended events e.g parent evenings sports days parents will be requested to sign an e­safety/internet agreement as part of the home school agreement information and guidance for parents on e­safety will be made available to parents in a variety of formats advice on filtering systems and educational and leisure activities that include responsible use of the internet will be made available to parents interested parents will be referred to organisations listed in section e­safety contacts and references · · · · e-safety contacts and references ceop child exploitation and online protection centre www.ceop.police.uk cfe e­safety officer kcc children families education rebecca avery email esafetyofficer@kent.gov.uk tel 01622 221469 childline www.childline.org.uk childnet www.childnet.com children s officer for training development child protection mike o connell email mike.oconnell@kent.gov.uk tel 01622 696677 children s safeguards service www.kenttrustweb.org.uk?safeguards click clever click safe campaign http clickcleverclicksafe.direct.gov.uk cybermentors www.cybermentors.org.uk digizen www.digizen.org.uk eis ict support for schools and ict security advice www.eiskent.co.uk?ictsecurity internet watch foundation www.iwf.org.uk kent e­safety in schools guidance www.kenttrustweb.org.uk?esafety includes a schools audit tool and notes on the legal framework as part of the pdf versions of this document kent primary advisory e­safety pages www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm kent public service network kpsn www.kpsn.net kent safeguarding children board kscb www.kscb.org.uk kidsmart www.kidsmart.org.uk schools broadband team help with filtering and network security www.eiskent.co.uk tel 01622 206040 schools e­safety blog www.kenttrustweb.org.uk?esafetyblog teach today http en.teachtoday.eu think u know website www.thinkuknow.co.uk virtual global taskforce report abuse www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com 2011 nsfg e­safety policy page 13 of 14

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