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Chromebook Specific Documentation
Highland Council is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of students, including online. Thier work on child safety may be viewed using the link below.
Chromebook Basics
Chromebooks are for personal use to help with learning and it is not to be loaned to another pupil or other person
Chromebooks should be charged regularly (usually overnight) using only the charger supplied and brought to school fully charged
Any personalisation or markings on the Chromebook must be removable without damaging the Chromebook itself
Plastic protective cases should not be removed from the Chromebook
Any breakages or issues with the Chromebook must be reported to the school office
The Chromebook remains property of Highland council.
Chromebook Security
Whilst in school, internet access via the Chromebooks is filtered via a product provided by Fortinet
RM Buzz is used to gather data each time a user accesses an online site
Whilst out of school, internet access via the Chromebooks is filtered and monitored through RM Buzz
Parents are advised to link any home Broadband filtering to their child’s Chromebook (and any other devices they may have) for further protection and security
Each time a user logs onto a Chromebook, they are agreeing to the council’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) which includes use in and out of school hours/grounds
Parental Advice
Children will mirror how their parents ‘behave’ online “If children watch parents overshare photos and intimate or sensitive information about family issues, the child will assume this is appropriate online behaviour.”
Model excellence!
Making sure that your account/profile is SECURE and not open to everyone.
Using APPROPRIATE language in posts or updates that might be seen by others (including your child and/or their friends).
Ensuring that any photos posted fit the ‘GRANNY RULE’ are done so with CONSENT from the person in the picture
Taking a POSITIVE SLANT in your posts/updates.
Question whether posting negative statements online is most effective way to deal with it
Parental E-Safety Presentation
In October 2022 we held a parental online safety session led by Robert Quigley which was really engaging. The information shared with us is in the attached Power Point presentation and is really worth a look at as some of the statistics are quite shocking.
We hope to run another session for parents soon, so I hope you'll be able to join us then.
Many thanks to Robert for his time and knowledge.
Information, Advice and Support to Keep Children Safe Online
Working with online safety experts, Internet Matters guides you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet. Click the Internet Matters button for more info.
What to do about online bullying?
Cyber bullying can have of big an impact on us as any other form of bullying. In the first instance, please report any suspicions of bullying to our Named Person, Katherine Van Voornveld.
Find out how to get help if you're being bullied online by following the Young Scot Website button below.
Want to find out more?
There are many organisations that offer specialised guides and support for children and parents online.
We recommend the following:
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