Computing and Online Safety
I’m Miss Cheer, the Computing subject leader. We are very lucky at St Mary’s to have access to lots of ICT! These include smartboards for interactive lessons in every classroom, cameras, laptops, iPads and Kindles. Our high-quality curriculum is fully inclusive and accessible for every child, and we use special software (Clicker) to support writing for those who need extra help.
Following the Kapow Primary sequenced scheme of work, we explore algorithms, animation creation, data handling, coding and much more. This builds strong foundations in computing for our pupils, developing the skills and confidence they need to become experts in our technology-filled world.
Of course, online safety is also a vital topic, and the curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that our children know how to stay safe and act responsibly online.
Emily Cheer, Computing subject leader
Online Safety
Online Safety is an integral part of our Computing Curriculum. We believe that every child needs to be given the knowledge and strategies required to use technology effectively and responsibly. At St Mary's, we teach online safety at the beginning of each term to ensure the children are equipped with the tools to remain safe when they are online.
Our online safety teaching across the school covers:
- Privacy and Security
- Health and Well-being
- Online Bullying
- Online Relationships
- Online Reputation
- Self Image and Identity
- Managing Online Information
Useful Information
Parent Guidance for Online Safety
Parents should be clearly aware of the school’s policy of access to social networking sites. Where a disclosure of bullying is made, schools now have the duty to investigate and protect, even where the bullying originates outside the school. Parents must also understand that they are responsible for access to technology outside of school. If issues arise, parents must review their home security and access to technology.
Top tips:
- Use a 'safe search' search engine.
http://www.safesearchkids.org
http://uk.ask.com/?o=312&l=dir
http://uk.yahoo.com/?p=us
http://www.kidsclick.org - Set up filtering on your home internet. http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/parental-controls
- We learn about E-Safety as part of our Computing lessons, if children need to report inappropriate content they see online then they can visit the CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) http://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
- CEOP also has a great website of information on E-Safety for parents https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Useful Online Safety Websites and Links:
- https://www.internetmatters.org/
- https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/esafety-news/new-e-safety-app-for-parents-and-children/
- https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
- https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
- https://www.parents.parentzone.org.uk/
- https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
- TikTok: what parents need to know | Parent Info
- Online Safety for Children - Tips & Guides | NSPCC