Computing and E-Safety

The Computing curriculum covers what is taught on a weekly basis in class. There is also key learning that happens in class and assemblies to do with e-safety. 
Computing Overview
The following gives an overview of the school approach towards Computing.
Computing Outline
The following gives an overview of what children are learning in Computing and when they are taught this.
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E-Safety and Safer Internet Use

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
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. 
Foundation Stage
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
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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.  
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E-Safety Week
Every year, the school focuses on E-Safety. As part of this, parents and carers are invited to a workshop. If you are a parent or a carer at the school and were not able to attend, please see the PDF document attached on what was covered. Warning that some of the content is for adults only.
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NSPCC Advice on Internet Safety and staying safe
The video below goes over some important messages from the perspective of a child. 
Call the phone number below for advice from the NSPCC or click on the picture to visit the site.
Thinkuknow
Click on the link below to visit Thinkuknow, a site that gives advice on protecting your child while online and advice you can give them. 
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. 
kidSMART
A website giving advice and links to many other sites on staying safe online.