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The Online Safety Lead is Mr Reynolds.
We take online safety extremely seriously at Springfield Junior School. As technology evolves and we sometimes work remotely, it is of paramount importance that children understand the great benefits of being online, but also how to keep safe and what steps to take when reporting any concerns. We promote a positive culture where pupils have the confidence to raise concerns and also identify risks when they are online, creating a positive digital footprint. Our Online Safety Policy 2021-2022 can be found by clicking here. |
*************Please speak to Mr Reynolds directly if you have any concerns relating to Online Safety*************
As parents, please use the form at the very bottom of this page if you would like to make him aware of an online safety incident. |
***EXCITING NEWS...We have become a National Online Safety School***
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers. Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.
We have now become a National Online Safety School. All parents have been provided with details of how to sign-up and download the app. The excellent resource provides a lot of information for parents which ranges from online relationships to screen addiction.
Please see Mr. Reynolds if you have any further questions.
Please see Mr. Reynolds if you have any further questions.
Remote Learning
Most children are back in school. However, the details of our remote learning provision can be found below:
Remote Learning 20 - 21
Top tips for Remote Learning
Additional Home Learning
Most children are back in school. However, the details of our remote learning provision can be found below:
Remote Learning 20 - 21
Top tips for Remote Learning
Additional Home Learning
8th February 2022
During this week, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. Within our classes, we looked at two presentations around online safety. We then created some posters which promoted the positive contributions the Internet plays in our lives - not everything online has to be negative or cause has any concern. The winning posters from each year group will be displayed below when they have been judged - they'll also be announced during this Friday's assembly at 2:55pm. The winning entries will be available to view on the school homepage.
During this week, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. Within our classes, we looked at two presentations around online safety. We then created some posters which promoted the positive contributions the Internet plays in our lives - not everything online has to be negative or cause has any concern. The winning posters from each year group will be displayed below when they have been judged - they'll also be announced during this Friday's assembly at 2:55pm. The winning entries will be available to view on the school homepage.
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26th January 2022
Is the Internet a safe place? What steps can you take when you think you are being scammed online? Take a look at our video from today's assembly. We'll be talking about how we behave online again when we have our Safer Internet Day on 8th February 2022. |
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1st December 2021
Our Talk Assembly this week linked to computing and virtual reality. We discussed the pros and cons of being online, particularly using equipment which would allow us to step into virtual reality. We used our oracy skills to discuss our responses to the questions and shared these in our year groups. You can click here to see what we discussed during the assembly. Who knows, in the future we might be using headsets to virtually attend some of our school sessions or even remote learning! Let's watch this space...
Our Talk Assembly this week linked to computing and virtual reality. We discussed the pros and cons of being online, particularly using equipment which would allow us to step into virtual reality. We used our oracy skills to discuss our responses to the questions and shared these in our year groups. You can click here to see what we discussed during the assembly. Who knows, in the future we might be using headsets to virtually attend some of our school sessions or even remote learning! Let's watch this space...
30th November 2021
We discussed a few scenarios today during our assembly. The outcome from today's assembly was the importance of creating a positive online digital footprint. Also, we discussed how we should only use our own usernames and logins and not share these with anyone else. Our digital profile online is created through how we behave and it's difficult to monitor this if someone else is using our account details. Click here to view today's assembly slides.
We discussed a few scenarios today during our assembly. The outcome from today's assembly was the importance of creating a positive online digital footprint. Also, we discussed how we should only use our own usernames and logins and not share these with anyone else. Our digital profile online is created through how we behave and it's difficult to monitor this if someone else is using our account details. Click here to view today's assembly slides.
16th November 2021 - Online Safety Presentation from Craig, School Police Liaison Officer
We are delighted that Craig is able to lead a session today about online safety, albeit virtually! There were lots of really good discussions points and some brilliant questions came from the children too. Here are some of the responses from the Year 3 and 4 children:
'I learned what I can and can't do online to be safe' - Amarah
'I learned which apps I can't play over certain ages' - Elliot
'I enjoyed the games we played for our learning' - Erin
'I learned you should use YouTube Kids instead of YouTube' - Dania
We are delighted that Craig is able to lead a session today about online safety, albeit virtually! There were lots of really good discussions points and some brilliant questions came from the children too. Here are some of the responses from the Year 3 and 4 children:
'I learned what I can and can't do online to be safe' - Amarah
'I learned which apps I can't play over certain ages' - Elliot
'I enjoyed the games we played for our learning' - Erin
'I learned you should use YouTube Kids instead of YouTube' - Dania
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14th September 2021 - Welcome back!
Today, we had an online assembly about feeling safe online. We discussed a big question: Do we have the right to feel safe online? The quick answer: YES WE DO! We then discussed what steps we can take in school to report our concerns. We are fortunate that Jason Cowles, our local Police Officer, will be coming in for three events this year to promote online safety in school and also inform parents too. Look out for more information about this! |
How are we reporting online safety concerns?
During the Autumn Term, we have launched a self-report form which allows pupils to report their own concerns. Reports are kept in all classrooms. When reporting an incident, the pupil must speak with an adult in the class and they will decide what course of action is most appropriate. The self-reporting forms allow pupils to explain what online concerns they have in school (or at home) and additional information.
Click here to view an example of our Self-report Forms
Please contact Mr Reynolds if you have more questions regarding this.
During the Autumn Term, we have launched a self-report form which allows pupils to report their own concerns. Reports are kept in all classrooms. When reporting an incident, the pupil must speak with an adult in the class and they will decide what course of action is most appropriate. The self-reporting forms allow pupils to explain what online concerns they have in school (or at home) and additional information.
Click here to view an example of our Self-report Forms
Please contact Mr Reynolds if you have more questions regarding this.
As we returned to school in September, many children talked about their experiences during Lockdown and how electronic devices played a positive role during this time. We recommend that parents take some time to sit down and talk about online safety with your child and make sure that clear boundaries are in place.
What will I discuss with them? Don't panic. There are some useful pointers on this website which will cover different aspects of being online including screen time, live streaming and social media.
What will I discuss with them? Don't panic. There are some useful pointers on this website which will cover different aspects of being online including screen time, live streaming and social media.
Useful Links
There are a number of websites which children, and you as parents, may find useful when spending time online.
Would you like to report a concern online?
The CEOP website is a great place to go to report any concerns you may have online. CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying, fake accounts or account hacking.
They are there to help and give you advice, and you can make a report to them directly if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone your child knows in real life, or someone they have only ever met online. They take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to them, the CEOP Thinkuknow website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online. Read below for more details about this!
Thinkuknow is an excellent resource. It has brilliant tips of how to keep safe online and also resources which all ages can use.
Click here to access materials for children aged 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 or 11-13.
There are a number of websites which children, and you as parents, may find useful when spending time online.
Would you like to report a concern online?
The CEOP website is a great place to go to report any concerns you may have online. CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying, fake accounts or account hacking.
They are there to help and give you advice, and you can make a report to them directly if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone your child knows in real life, or someone they have only ever met online. They take all reports seriously and they will do everything they can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to them, the CEOP Thinkuknow website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online. Read below for more details about this!
Thinkuknow is an excellent resource. It has brilliant tips of how to keep safe online and also resources which all ages can use.
Click here to access materials for children aged 4-5, 6-7, 8-10 or 11-13.
Is my child spending too much time on electronic devices?
Many children enjoy spending time online. However, as this article suggests, not all screen time is equal. Spend some time creating rules for using electronic devices at home with your child and also discuss sanctions which can be used if these rules are broken.
Please see Mr Reynolds, Online Safety Lead, if you have any further concerns about how much time your child is spending online.
Check your child's privacy settings!
As children become older, it is natural for parents to allow them more time to become independent and spend screen time on their own. It's still important to check privacy and parental settings to make sure your child is spending time wisely online. It is suggested that your child's computer or device is in a room where you can regularly check what they are accessing and also monitor who they are communicating with.
This website gives you practical top tips of how to support your child at home.
This website provides parents with a checklist to make sure privacy settings are being used successfully at home.
Many children enjoy spending time online. However, as this article suggests, not all screen time is equal. Spend some time creating rules for using electronic devices at home with your child and also discuss sanctions which can be used if these rules are broken.
Please see Mr Reynolds, Online Safety Lead, if you have any further concerns about how much time your child is spending online.
Check your child's privacy settings!
As children become older, it is natural for parents to allow them more time to become independent and spend screen time on their own. It's still important to check privacy and parental settings to make sure your child is spending time wisely online. It is suggested that your child's computer or device is in a room where you can regularly check what they are accessing and also monitor who they are communicating with.
This website gives you practical top tips of how to support your child at home.
This website provides parents with a checklist to make sure privacy settings are being used successfully at home.
Social Media
Many children are aware of different social media platforms and some may have an account for them. Below are some examples of what age restrictions there are for common apps. Some of these might be surprising! It important that children are aware of what age they need to be to have an account for them. These age ratings have been devised by experts in this field, looking at the content and impact on children it may have.
Many children are aware of different social media platforms and some may have an account for them. Below are some examples of what age restrictions there are for common apps. Some of these might be surprising! It important that children are aware of what age they need to be to have an account for them. These age ratings have been devised by experts in this field, looking at the content and impact on children it may have.
Please use the form below to contact the school to arrange a meeting with the Online Safety Lead or report any concerns you may have.
