e-Safety:

e-safety is electronic safety for children and it can be associated with Internet safety but also other forms of electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It is important to educate students about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using such technology. The following information is designed to inform and enable young people to manage the potential risks of living in a digital world.

If a student is upset by anything they have viewed on the Internet, or are the subject of bullying then the student or parent/carer should contact the Academy immediately to discuss the matter.

What can you do to help? You can help protect your son/daughter by following the guidance below:

· Keep a watchful eye on Internet use including Email & Chat.

· Check the history folder of your Internet browser to check what sites have been accessed.

· Use a child friendly search engine – Yahooligans or Ask Jeeves for Kids etc.

· Use IE Content Supervisor – only blocks participating sites.

· Consider purchasing filter software.

· Consider using a different browser – Firefox.

· Protect your PC with firewall/antivirus software.

· Enable strict safe searching on search engine.