“I think it’s fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication, they’re tools of creativity and they can be shaped by their user.” Bill Gates

A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. (National Curriculum)

“A lot of kids growing up today aren’t told that you can be whatever you want to be. There may be many obstacles but there are no limits. ” Mike Dean. Inventor and computer engineer

E-Safety

E-Safety is an important part of the school curriculum. Technology has an ever increasing level of importance in our lives and can enrich many parts of it but we must ensure that we are using modern technology in a safe way. Educating our children happens at school through our computing curriculum, in PSHE and through school assemblies.Parents are provided with up to date information on current issues in the weekly parent bulletin.

NSPCC Advice on Internet Safety and staying safe

The video below goes over some important messages from the perspective of a child.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqqnxQzz17c

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Top Tips for healthy use of screen time

It is important that children understand how crucial it is that they maintain a healthy lifestyle. A very important part of this is maintaining a balance between time spent on screens and time spend on other activities and pursuits. The following gives practical ideas on this.

Abbreviations

With an ever expanding set of abbreviations used to discuss many different things, parents and carers may find the following guidance useful on what children use to communicate through abbreviations. This also cover sexting. Warning, some of the content may cause distress.

Safer Internet Use

​We agree to:

1. use ICT help us learn
2. keep passwords and account details private
3. log on with our username and password
4. use and search for material which is suitable for school
5. follow school rules when using ICT resources and the internet

We know that we:

1. never reply to messages from unknown senders
2. never give out personal information over the internet
3. never use the internet to find offensive material
4. tell an adult if we see something we think we shouldn’t have
5. are careful about the information we read on the internet because it might not be accurate
6. ask an adult if we are unsure about opening a file

Our teachers must:

1. check search terms and use child friendly search engines
2. show us how to stay safe on the internet using the internet safety resources

UK safer Internet Centre

Click on the button below to visit UK Safer Internet Centre, a site that gives advice on protecting your child while online and advice you can give them.

There are also some parental guides from The National College below.

Report Abuse

Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors by clicking on the link below.