The school works in partnership with parents to support children in every way possible.
The school also has a clear responsibility to ensure that it works together with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. As a result, if concerns are raised within the school, or a child or parent reports a situation involving possible abuse, we would not be able to guarantee confidentiality. It would have to be referred to Social Services. This is in line with Government and Hertfordshire Policy.
eSafety
The internet is an exciting and fun place for adults and children to use and explore educationally and socially. The challenge for parents, carers and teachers is to make sure our children are aware and understand how to be safe when using the internet and related technologies.
Below is a list of recommended sites:
Parent Info – provides high quality information to parents and carers about their children’s wellbeing and resilience. Schools can host the content on their own website and use it in any other ways (in letters to parents etc) that they want.
Parent Zone
UK Safer Internet Centre – online Safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.
Childnet International – an organisation working directly with children, parents and teachers to ensure that the issues of online child protection and the safe and positive use of the internet are addressed.
ThinkuKnow – the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre’s own website which has been designed and written specifically for children, young people, teachers, parents and carers.
Internetmatters.org – specific help on how to set up internet controls at home. Guidance and articles for parents about keeping children safe online.
Digizen.org – a website designed to strengthen awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is. It encourages users of technology to be and become responsible digital citizens.
eSafety Newsletters for Parents/Carers
Smile and Stay Safe
Staying safe means keeping your personal details private, such as full name, phone number, home address, photos or school. Never reply to ASL (age, sex, location)
Meeting up with someone you have met online can be dangerous. Only meet up if you have first told your parent or carer and they can be with you.
Information online can be untrue, biased or just inaccurate. Someone online my not be telling the truth about who they are – they may not be a ‘friend’
Let a parent, carer, teacher or trusted adult know if you ever feel worried, uncomfortable or frightened about something online or someone you have met or who has contacted you online.
Emails, downloads, messages, photos and anything from someone you do not know or trust may contain a virus or unpleasant message. So do not open or reply.
