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At Adderley, we are proud to be a National Online Safety Accredited School, demonstrating our commitment to keeping our pupils safe in the digital world. In today’s connected society, ensuring the safety and well-being of our pupils online is just as important as their safety offline. This accreditation reflects our ongoing dedication to teaching children how to use technology safely, responsibly, and positively.
What Does It Mean to Be a National Online Safety Accredited School?
The National Online Safety accreditation is awarded to schools that go above and beyond in promoting online safety and safeguarding. By achieving this status, Adderley demonstrates a whole-school approach to online safety, which includes:
- Comprehensive Training: Our staff are regularly trained in the latest online safety practices, ensuring they are well-equipped to guide pupils and parents on how to stay safe online.
- Engaging Pupils in Online Safety: We educate our pupils on how to make responsible and informed decisions when using digital technology, covering everything from social media use to understanding online risks.
- Support for Parents: We offer resources and guidance to help families navigate the digital world safely. By working together with parents, we aim to create a supportive environment for children both at school and at home.
- A Culture of Awareness: At Adderley, online safety is embedded in the school culture. We regularly review and update our policies, ensuring they align with current trends and challenges in the digital world.
Our Online Safety Curriculum
Online safety is an integral part of our curriculum, and we teach pupils how to protect themselves from potential risks. From an early age, children learn about:
- Cyberbullying: Understanding the impact of bullying online and knowing how to respond.
- Privacy and Security: How to protect personal information and understand privacy settings.
- Digital Footprint: The importance of being mindful of the content they share online and how it can affect their future.
- Social Media and Communication: How to use social media responsibly and the potential consequences of inappropriate behaviour online.
- Critical Thinking: Encouraging pupils to think critically about the information they encounter online and to be aware of misleading or harmful content.
Why Online Safety Matters
In our digital age, the internet offers endless opportunities for learning, creativity, and communication. However, with these opportunities come risks. At Adderley, we believe that educating our pupils about online safety is essential for helping them navigate these challenges, ensuring that they feel confident and secure in their online activities.
As a National Online Safety Accredited School, we are continually striving to stay ahead of new challenges and ensure that our pupils can thrive in a digital world, both safely and responsibly.
Thank you for supporting our commitment to keeping our school community safe online. Together, we can empower our children to embrace the digital world with confidence, responsibility, and respect.
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Please visit the websites below for the latest online safety information.
www.childnet.com/resources/know-it-all-for-parents
www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers
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