Updated November 2015
Internet and
E-Safety
Policy
Abbie Saxby, Computing
Coordinator
Head: Kerri Burns
November 2015
Chair: Pam Lee
______________
Date Written:
Date agreed by Governors
Shared with Governors:
Authors: Abbie Saxby/Claire Martin
Castledown Primary School
Internet and e-Safety Policy
Review Date: July 2017
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e-Safety Policy:
The Acceptable Use of the Internet and related Technologies.
Contents
Overview
Managing the Internet safely
Managing e-mail safely
Using digital images and video safely
Using the school network, equipment and data safely
Infringement and possible sanctions
Staff information systems code of conduct
Responding to e-safety incidents
SMART e-safety rules for classroom use
Our e-Safety Policy has been written by the school. It has
been agreed by the senior management and approved by
Governors. It will be reviewed annually.
Context
Harnessing Technology: Transforming learning and children’s
services’ sets out the government plans for taking a
strategic approach to the future development of ICT.
“The Internet and related technologies are powerful tools,
which open up new prospects for communication and
collaboration. Education is embracing these new technologies
as they bring with them fresh opportunities for both teachers
and learners.
To
of
an
in
use these technologies effectively requires an awareness
the benefits and risks, the development of new skills and
understanding of their appropriate and effective use both
and out of the classroom.” DfES eStrategy 2005.
It is our duty to ensure that children stay safe:
These aims apply equally to the ‘virtual world’ that children
and young people will encounter whenever they use ICT in its
various forms. For example, we know that the internet has
been used for grooming children and young people with the
ultimate aim of exploiting them sexually; we know that ICT
can offer new weapons for bullies, who may torment their
victims via websites or text messages; and we know that
children and young people have been exposed to inappropriate
content when online, which can sometimes lead to their
involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour.
It is the duty of the school to ensure that every child in
their care is safe and the same principles should apply to
the ‘virtual’ or digital world as would be applied to the
school’s physical buildings.
This Policy document is drawn up to protect all parties and
the school aims to provide clear advice and guidance on how
to minimize risks and how to deal with any infringements.
Whole approach to the safe use of ICT
Creating a safe ICT learning environment includes three main
elements at this school;
 An effective range of technological tools;
 Policies and procedures, with clear roles and
responsibilities;
 A comprehensive e-Safety education programme for
children, staff and parents.
Roles and Responsibilities
e-Safety is recognised as an essential aspect of strategic
leadership in this school and the Head, with the support of
the Governors, aims to embed safe practises into the culture
of the school. The Headteacher ensures that the Policy is
implemented and compliance with the Policy monitored. Our
school e-safety coordinator is the Computing coordinator.
Our e-safety coordinator ensures they keep up to date with eSafety issues and guidance. Castledown’s e-Safety
coordinator ensures the Head, senior leadership and Governors
are updated as necessary.
Governors need to have an overview understanding of e-Safety
issues and strategies at Castledown Primary School. We
ensure our governors are aware of our local and national
guidance e-safety and are updated, at least annually, on
policy development.
All teachers are responsible for promoting and supporting
safe behaviours in their classrooms and following school eSafety procedures. Central to this is fostering a ‘No Blame’
culture so children feel able to report any bullying, abuse
or inappropriate materials.
All staff should be familiar with the school’s Policy
including;
 Safe use of e-mail
 Safe use of Internet, including use of internet-based
communication services, such as instant messaging and
social network (particularly class Twitter accounts);
 Safe use of school network, equipment and data;
 Safe use of digital images and digital technologies, such
as mobile phones, iPads and digital cameras;
 Publication of pupil information/photographs and use of
website;
 eBullying/Cyberbullying procedures;
 Their role in providing e-safety education for pupils.
Staff are reminded/updated about e-Safety matters at least
once a year.
How will complaints regarding e-Safety be handled?
Castledown Primary School will take all reasonable
precautions to ensure e-safety. However, owing to the
international scale and linked nature of Internet content,
the availability of mobile technologies and the speed of
change, it is not possible to guarantee that unsuitable
material will never appear on a school computer or mobile
device. Neither the school nor the Local Authority can
accept liability for material accessed, or any consequences
of Internet access.
Staff and children are given information about infringements
in use and possible sanctions. Sanctions available include;
 Interview/counselling by Headteacher,
 Informing parents or carers,
 Removal of Internet or computer access for a period of
time,
 Referral to LA/Police.
Our e-Safety Coordinator acts as first point of contact for
any complaint. Any complaint about staff misuse is referred
to the Headteacher.
Complaints of cyber bullying are dealt with in accordance
with our Anti-Bullying Policy. Complaints related to child
protection are dealt with in accordance with school/Local
Authority child protection procedures.
Review
This policy will be reviewed by the Computing coordinator
annually
Staff Information Systems Code of Conduct
To ensure that staff are fully aware of their professional
responsibilities when using information systems, they are
asked to sign this code of conduct. Staff should consult the
school’s e-Safety policy for further information and
clarification.

The information systems are school property and I understand that
it is a criminal offence to use a computer for a purpose not
permitted by its owner.

I will ensure that my information systems use will always be
compatible with my professional role.

I understand that school information systems may not be used for
private purposes, without specific permission from the
Headteacher.

I understand that the school may monitor my information systems
and Internet use to ensure policy compliance.

I will respect system security and I will not disclose any
password or security information to anyone other than appropriate
systems manager.

I will not install any software or hardware without permission.

I will ensure that personal data is kept secure and is used
appropriately, whether in school, taken off the school premises or
accessed remotely.

I will respect copyright and intellectual property rights.

I will report any incidents of concern regarding children’s safety
to the designated Child Protection Coordinator.

I will ensure that any electronic communications with pupils are
compatible with my professional role.

I will promote e-safety with pupils in my care and will help them
to develop a responsible attitude to system use and to the content
they access or create.
The school may exercise its right to monitor the use of the school’s
information systems, including Internet access, the interception of email and the deletion of inappropriate materials where it believes
unauthorised use of the school’s information system may be taking
place, or the system may be being used for criminal purposes or for
storing unauthorized or unlawful text, imagery or sound.
I have read, understood and agree with the Information Systems Code of
Conduct.
Signed:……………………………………………………………………Print………………………………………………..
Date……………………………………………………………
Accepted for school:…………………………………………Print………………………………………………….
Responding to E-safety incidents
Observed incident
Disclosure from a child
Accidental or intentional?
Do not promise you won’t
tell anyone
Accidental
Note website concerned
and nature of the content
Listen carefully but avoid
asking leading questions
Reassure the child and say
that you will get the best
help you can
Refer to school
designated E-safety
officer/Designated child
protection officer
Remove image/content
from screen and reassure
pupil (including others who
may have witnessed the
incident
Intentional
Note nature of incident.
(cyberbullying, intentional
attempt to access
prohibited material)
Preserve evidence. (Take a
screen shot by pressing
print screen (prt sc) or
take photograph.
Report website to M-Tech
for blocking
Complete incident record
and share with SMT ASAP
Inform SMT and complete
incident record
Inform parent/carer at
the end of the day of the
incident and action taken
Inform parents/carers
and apply sanctions in line
with school policy.
For really serious
incidents inform SENCO
and external agencies may
need involvement.
E-safety Incident Record
E-safety incident
Date
Name of
member of
staff
Time
Children
involved
Nature of
incident
The event
occurred
Accidental
Intentional
access to
access to
inappropriate inappropriate
material
material
During a
In
lesson
unsupervised
time
Cyber
bullying
Other
Outside
school
hours
Other
Details
E-safety
officer,
SMT, DCPT
involvement?
Parents
Yes
contacted?
no
Other agency
involvement?
SMART E-safety Rules
Date
Time
S
M
A
R
T
Safe
Meeting
Accepting
Reliable
Tell
Always keep
your
personal
information
safe.
Never meet
up with
anyone you
have met
online.
Never
Always
Always tell
accept
check more
someone if
emails or
than one
you see
friend
website to
something
requests
check
online that
from people information upsets you.
you don’t
is true.
know.
Rules are to be used within school and shared with staff, pupils, parents and
carers.
All staff have a responsibility to support e-safety practices in school.
Children at all levels need to understand their responsibilities and
liabilities in the event of deliberate attempts to breach e-safety rules.
More materials, resources and website links are available on the KnowITall
website (http://www.childnet.com/resources/kia
E-safety planning is also available from East Sussex School Portal
http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=401859 Primary, ICT,
eSafety