Digital Leaders
At Offmore Primary School our computing vision is clear and simple. All children should be...
How we keep children safe online at Offmore
We have a duty to protect children and be aware of the risks that can arise when using the internet and online technologies.
- We have a named online safety co-ordinator and an online safety policy, which is reviewed every year (including assessing new risks). The policy sets out how we will address any issues or misuse.
- Internet access in lessons is managed and monitored carefully and appropriately for the age of the pupils, with clear objectives.
- Internet access is filtered, to block access to unsuitable content. ICT systems capacity and security are reviewed regularly.
- Pupils are taught what internet use is acceptable and what is not. If they do come across any inappropriate content they are told to report this to staff.
- Children are taught to be aware of online safety risks and laws involved with social network sites, gaming and the use of mobile phones – and are taught never to reveal personal details or arrange to meet anyone online.
- Children are taught about online safety throughout the curriculum and through ‘Safer Internet Day’ activities. Online safety rules are displayed on posters in appropriate places in school and the children are reminded of the rules throughout the year.
- If children have mobile phones, they are required to hand them in to the teacher at the start of the day.
- We are careful not to publish pictures or names of children without consent. Please refer to our Data Protection policy to understand how we use information about parents, carers and children.
- Staff and volunteers are given clear guidelines about their use of the internet: please see our Acceptable use of ICT policy.
How parents and carers can help keep children safe online
- Understand the school’s rules regarding access to the internet and the use of phones (if you are not sure - ask a teacher!).
- Avoid posting information about, or photos of, pupils or staff on social media or internet forums.
- Talk to your child about staying safe online and remind them “Don't talk to strangers — or meet them."
- Set internet filters and parental controls, and know your child’s passwords.
- Set rules and stick to them – for example, you might want to limit screen time, set boundaries about content, agree which games or sites are ok, keep computers and phones in common areas of the home.
- Know which other computers your children are using, for example at friends’ houses.
- Watch for changes in behaviour – for example if your child is being secretive about what they do online, or is withdrawing from the family.
- Attend our Online Safety workshops to give you the latest and current issues.
We are excited to announce that we are this years Digital Leaders.
Digital Leaders for 25-26
Our vision is to ensure Offmore children are;
'Online safe, online confident and online inspired'.
Part of that is to help our peers learn how to be safe online. We help them by displaying and talking about being SMART. All of our us follow the SMART rules when using the internet.
SMART Rules
S = SAFE
Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information – such as your name, email, phone number, home address, school name to people who you don’t know or trust online.
M = MEETING
Meeting someone you have only just been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parent’s or carer’s permission and even then only when they can be present.
A = ACCEPTING
Accepting emails, IM messages, or opening files, pictures or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems – they may contain nasty messages or viruses.
R = RELIABLE
Someone online might be lying about who they are, and information you find on the internet might not be correct.
T = TELL
Tell you parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable while using the internet
We also can talk about our Online Safety curriculum whereby we follow Education in a Connected World. Education in a Connected World- Staying safe in the online world (Curriculum menu tab)
Another part of our role is to help with the runnings of our computing suite and computing resources. We also make sure all children follow our core value 'respect' by respecting the equipment.
We are looking forward to more exiting opportunities and projects that are coming soon.
Please link on the image below to find out more about Kiddle and Think you Know and our online safety website page.
How to keep your child safe online- E safety
Staying safe in the online world
Our Projects
- We have recently set up a Digital tech and online support box for staff and children. The purpose of this is; to support staff and children with any technical difficulties, support with using a program and supporting with online safety queries and directing them to correct adult in school.
- We created and delivered an assembly on the support box.
- We knew that our new Ipad's were used very differently to our old ones so we decided to create a 'how to' video and deliver it in assemblies. The video also went out to teachers.
Click the link to watch the video.
