E-SAFETY
Modern technology is an intrinsic part of everyday life. Our students use ICT extensively both in the Academy and outside of it. Along with the opportunities that modern technology offers, it also brings with it risks that all students need to be aware of and able to manage. When we talk about online safety we are not just talking about the internet, we are talking about the use of computers, games consoles such as the Xbox or Playstation, mobile phones, televisions, tablets and many other things.
At Walker Riverside Academy we take online security very seriously with a rolling programme of activities to advise and support students, parents and staff.
This includes:
► All staff receive regular online safety training and are familiar with the Academy Child Protection policy and other linked policies.
► All staff and students sign and agree to abide by an ICT acceptable use agreement.
► All students receive advice and guidance which is age-appropriate.
► Students learn about online safety in their ICT lessons and through targeted input during personal development lessons and assemblies.
ACADEMY POLICY
As an Academy, we believe it is of paramount importance to ensure we have robust policies in place to ensure the safety of our students online.
View our eSafety related policies below:
NATIONAL ONLINE SAFETY
National Online Safety offer a comprehensive online safety programme for educators, parents and children.
They have produced a number of excellent posters to support you are your children's lives online; everything from how to set up your technology, to mental health support, and what you should be aware of to stay safe in the latest games and apps.
Click the relevant link below to view their guide about that topic.
ONLINE INFORMATION AND SECURITY:
Help with setting up new devices to ensure maximum security.
► Building Cyber Resilience at Home
► Cross-Platform Sharing of Inappropriate Content
► Ebay
► How to Make an Emergency SOS Call - iPhone
► How to Prepare for an Emergency - Google Phone
► How to Set Up Emergency Mode - Samsung
► Keeping Children Safe from Cyber Crime
► Parental Control for Apps - Android
► Parental Controls to Limit Age-Inappropriate Content - Android
► Parental Control for Apps - iPhone
► Parental Controls to Limit Age-Inappropriate Content - iPhone
► Safe and Healthy Online Habits
► Sexting
► Social Media Online Safety Tips
► The Deep Web and The Dark Web
ONLINE BULLYING:
Guides for both parents and students on how to recognise and combat online bullying.
MENTAL HEALTH AND ONLINE IDENTITY:
Support for mental health pressures created by online activity.
► Digital Lives - Encouraging Open Discussions
► Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
► Replika
► Respect Online - A Digital World for Everyone
► Social Media and Mental Health
► Social Pressures Linked to Friends and Followers
► Social Pressures Linked to Appearance
► Social Pressures Linked to Influencers
► Social Pressures Linked to Likes
► Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
► Supporting Children's Mental Health
TECHNOLOGY:
Help with setting up new devices to ensure maximum security.
GAMING:
Specific guides of how to remain safe on many popular online games.
*Many of these games may not be suitable for people under the age of 18. These titles are indicated with a *.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Details of individual platforms and how to stay safe when using them
*Many of these games may not be suitable for people under the age of 18. These titles are indicated with a *.