Everyone at St James is committed to ensuring that children stay safe when using technology both in school and at home.
Pupils use a variety of technology during lessons to support their learning. Alongside the e-safety curriculum, 'Think SMART' is the main message pupils are taught to keep them safe whilst online,
An explanation of this can be found below.
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We discuss with children how we use the equipment correctly in school and ask children and parents to sign an Acceptable Use Agreement. These are differentiated based on the ages of the children in school. Reception and Key Stage One children have a more simplified version than the children in Key Stage Two.
Acceptable Use Agreement - Reception & Key Stage One
Acceptable Use Agreement - Key Stage Two
Think U Know - Contains internet safety advice for those aged from 5-16, along with parents and teachers. This site is produced by CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre).
Kidsmart - An award-winning internet safety programme for children.
Know IT All - lots of useful advice for keeping yourself and your children safe on the internet.
More information can be found at https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
Among Us (opens link to webpage)
More advice.......
Online Safety Guide 0-5 years old