eSaftey

I am going to present answers that I have researched to some questions asked about eSafety. So here we go...

1. Who is responsible for eSafety in a school, and what are they key features?

www.ofsted.gov.uk/news/students-safest-using-internet-when-they-are-trusted-manage-their-own-risk

This is a good website which focuses on how important it is for pupils to use managed online systems (systems that have fewer inaccessible sites so require students to take responsibility for their own safety), which in tern will educate them on how to stay safe when using the internet. It states that the most effective schools had an active approach to keeping pupils safe when they are online.

All members of staff are responsible for eSafety which may be monitored through a maintained site.

2. How are parents and carers informed about eSafety? Where can parents find out about health and safety issues regarding their children's use of the internet?

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

www.blaengwawr.co.uk/website/downloads/policies/e-safety.pdf

Many schools provide parents with information about what their children are doing in ICT and eSafety, along with the schools policy regarding the internet. Most of the information will be on School websites, or a letter will be sent home which would outline eSafety in ICT.

3. What are the rules about photos of children on a school website?

Here is a website of one school's rules about photos of children: www.brookesideprimary.co.uk

This schools policy states that if they are to put a picture up of a child there must be consent signed by parent or guardian. The child must be suitable dressed, and only first name of the child should be disclosed. 

www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/school_report/47799//.stm

This website states that for child protection purposes only the first name of a child should be used, not the surname and this also applies to blog entries, as above, it also states that signed consent must be provided. 

4. How long should you allow a child to work on a pc (in health and safety terms)

www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/haveyoursay/2010/07/how_do_you_stop_your_child_bec.html

There isn't much information that I could find about any specific time limit, however this website states the negative affects of long periods of time infront of a computer.