e-Safety

At Brannel School we take the online safety of our students very seriously. The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, there are dangers and it is our responsibility – along with parents and carers – to ensure that we educate students about using the internet safely.

Our Online Safety Policy is available to view on the School Policies page of this website.

In ICT and PSHE lessons, tutor sessions and assemblies students will discuss many topics about staying safe online, including:

Peer pressure
Plagiarism and copyright
Self esteem online
Being responsible online
Your digital life

When using the internet at home, students are encouraged to remember the GOLDen rules:

Ground Rules	How should the internet be used in your home? Keep information private – think, would I tell this to a stranger? Agreeing rules about meeting online ‘friends’ in real life Generally – if not acceptable in real life it shouldn’t be acceptable online
Online Safety	Anti-virus and parental monitoring systems Online safety guides Activate security and privacy settings
Location	Internet access should be in a family room, rather than a bedroom Be aware that devices such as gaming consoles or mobile phones can access the internet
Dialogue	Share the experience with your parents or a teacher if you have a problem or feel uncomfortable