The school will ensure appropriate signage and information is displayed and provided to inform visitors of expectations of use. Staff will be expected to challenge concerns when safe and appropriate and will always inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any breaches of use by visitors. Policy Decisions Reducing online risks Lenham Primary School is that the internet is a constantly changing environment with new apps, tools, devices, sites and material emerging at a rapid pace. Emerging technologies will be examined for educational benefit and the school leadership team will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out before use in school is allowed. The school will ensure that appropriate filtering and monitoring systems are in to prevent staff and pupils from accessing unsuitable or illegal content. The network is provided by EiS and is IWF approved. The school will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users access only appropriate material. However, due to the global and connected nature of Internet content, it is not always possible to guarantee that access to unsuitable material will never occur via a school computer or device. The school will audit technology use to establish if the online safety (e–Safety) policy is adequate and that the implementation of the policy is appropriate. Internet use throughout the wider school community The school will provide an Acceptable Use Policy for any guest/visitor who needs to access the school computer system or internet on site Authorising internet access All staff and pupils at Lenham Primary School are granted access to the school’s devices and systems. All pupils and visitors will read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy before using any school resources. Parents will be informed that pupils will be provided with supervised internet access which is appropriate to their age and ability. Parents will be asked to read the Acceptable Use Policy for pupil access and discuss it with their child, where appropriate. When considering access for vulnerable members of the community (such as with children with special education needs) the school will make decisions based on the specific needs and understanding of the pupil(s). Engagement Approaches Engagement and education of children and young people An online safety (e-Safety) curriculum will be established and embedded throughout the whole school, to raise awareness regarding the importance of safe and responsible internet use amongst pupils. Education safe and responsible use will precede internet access. Pupils input will be sought when writing and developing school online safety policies and practices, including curriculum development and implementation. Pupils will be supported in reading and understanding the Acceptable Use Policy in a way which suits their age and ability.
The school will ensure appropriate signage and information is displayed and provided to inform visitors of expectations of use. Staff will be expected to challenge concerns when safe and appropriate and will always inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any breaches of use by visitors. Policy Decisions Reducing online risks Lenham Primary School is that the internet is a constantly changing environment with new apps, tools, devices, sites and material emerging at a rapid pace. Emerging technologies will be examined for educational benefit and the school leadership team will ensure that appropriate risk assessments are carried out before use in school is allowed. The school will ensure that appropriate filtering and monitoring systems are in to prevent staff and pupils from accessing unsuitable or illegal content. The network is provided by EiS and is IWF approved. The school will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users access only appropriate material. However, due to the global and connected nature of Internet content, it is not always possible to guarantee that access to unsuitable material will never occur via a school computer or device. The school will audit technology use to establish if the online safety (e–Safety) policy is adequate and that the implementation of the policy is appropriate. Internet use throughout the wider school community The school will provide an Acceptable Use Policy for any guest/visitor who needs to access the school computer system or internet on site Authorising internet access All staff and pupils at Lenham Primary School are granted access to the school’s devices and systems. All pupils and visitors will read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy before using any school resources. Parents will be informed that pupils will be provided with supervised internet access which is appropriate to their age and ability. Parents will be asked to read the Acceptable Use Policy for pupil access and discuss it with their child, where appropriate. When considering access for vulnerable members of the community (such as with children with special education needs) the school will make decisions based on the specific needs and understanding of the pupil(s). Engagement Approaches Engagement and education of children and young people An online safety (e-Safety) curriculum will be established and embedded throughout the whole school, to raise awareness regarding the importance of safe and responsible internet use amongst pupils. Education safe and responsible use will precede internet access. Pupils input will be sought when writing and developing school online safety policies and practices, including curriculum development and implementation. Pupils will be supported in reading and understanding the Acceptable Use Policy in a way which suits their age and ability.
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