E Safety
What is E Safety?
E safety can also be called ‘internet safety’, ‘online safety’ or ‘web safety’. It is often defined as the safe and responsible use of technology, including the internet and other electronic communication (e.g., text messages, gaming devices, email). In practice, e-safety is as much about behaviour as electronic security.
E-safety risks are classified into three areas:
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Content: being exposed to illegal, inappropriate, or harmful material
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Contact: being subjected to harmful online interaction with other users
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Conduct: personal online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes, harm
Supporting Pupils
At Goldington Academy, we deliver units on E safety in Computing for Years 7, 8, and 9. Topics include hacking, the law and cyber-crime, cyberbullying, misuse of technology, social media risks, viruses, and online grooming. All students complete Online Safety Alliance training during their time at the school.
In Life Skills, E safety is integrated into units on internet safety, personal safety, emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, and core British values. E safety assemblies are delivered throughout the year and link with other assemblies such as ‘Anti-Bullying’, ‘Mental Health’, and ‘British Values’. Staff complete Online Safety Alliance training annually alongside safeguarding and WRAP training.
Pupils can access further support on E safety at the following links:
Supporting Parents
Parents play a key role in keeping children safe online. You don’t need to be an internet expert to help your child stay safe. Goldington Academy offers guidance and resources, including the Online Safety Alliance training for parents. Please contact Mr Atkinson via the school office for details.
The school also hosts an annual ‘Digital Safeguarding’ session for parents delivered by Bedfordshire Police. Invitations are sent via the school office.
Parents can access further support on E safety at the following links: