E - Safety

Pupils interact with new technologies such as mobile phones, games consoles and the Internet on a daily basis and experience a wide range of opportunities, attitudes and situations. The exchange of ideas, social interaction and learning opportunities involved are greatly beneficial but can occasionally place young people in danger.

E-safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children and young people about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology.

  1. E-safety concerns safeguarding children and young people in the digital world.
  2. E-safety emphasises learning to understand and use new technologies in a positive way.
  3. E-safety is less about restriction and more about education about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online.
  4. E-safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school.

 

 

Useful Links and Resources
A free E-Safety guide published by the Durham County Council.
The ChildLine Website offers advice on how to remain safe when using acomputer, a mobile phone and on websites.
A site offering help and advice to help your child what the internet has to offer safely.
Sections for everyone, with quizzes, games and videos on how to stay safe online.
The website operated by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, provides information and resources for children to adults.
A very comprehensive website, giving practical steps to ensure your child is safe online, wherever they are or however they access the internet.