We take online safety very seriously at Castel Primary School. We have may devices, both Chromebooks and iPads, that are available for our pupils to use. As a result of this, it is essential that they have been taught to use them safely and securely. 

The school uses a filtering system to block out any harmful or inappropriate content or website.

All users of online IT sign a user agreement before they are able to use our devices.

Part of our IT curriculum is all about staying safe online and teaching our pupils what to do in situations where they may feel uncomfortable. This part of the curriculum is called Digital Citizenship and further information about this can be found at this web address: https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=183827&p=0 

This part of the curriculum covers things such as:

Online Safety:

a. Know some of the roles of computer technology in everyday life and the benefits and risks it brings and give some examples (e.g. immediate information, too much time gaming).

b. Know that there are many benefits and risks from being online and give some examples (e.g. keeping in contact with family or friends, having important data stolen).

c. Know that I must consider the benefits and risks before I act online and explain my choices.

d. Know that spending too much time using digital technology can have a negative impact on me and be able to limit the amount of time I use it.

e. Be able to explain some of the benefits of an online action, (e.g. posting on a website) and some ways to reduce the risks of that action.

f. Know that websites and online platforms have rules about their use (e.g. age limits) and I should follow them.

g. Know that I am responsible for keeping my online information safe.

h. Know that my online actions can affect myself and my friends positively and negatively and act accordingly (e.g. think carefully before I post a photo).

i. Know that some of the information about me online could have been created by others.

j. Know that internet companies collect my data and often share it.

k. Know how to respect myself and others when online.

l. Know that some people that I communicate with online may want to do me or my friends harm.

m. Know how to make positive contributions and be part of online communities (e.g. Seesaw, Class Dojo) and give examples.

n. Know how to make good choices regarding online behaviour (e.g. use social media safely and well) and act accordingly.

o. Know that I have an online reputation which will allow other people to form an opinion of me.

p. Know how to encourage others to make good choices regarding online behaviour.

q. Know that the information and content I post can affect me and others in a positive and negative way.

r. Know how to support others who are having difficulties online (e.g. get them to tell a trusted adult).

s. Know how to make informed, safe, legal and appropriate choices before acting online (e.g. sensibly manage my digital footprint).