Staying Safe Online
Being online is an integral part of children and young people’s lives. Social media, online games, websites and apps can be accessed through mobile phones, computers, laptops and tablets – all of which form a part of children and young people’s online world. The internet and online technology provides new opportunities for young people’s learning and growth, but it can also expose them to new types of risks.
Kings Langley School recognizes the risks associated with the online world and teaches students how to navigate the online world safely and confidently. We provide an online safety curriculum for all students from Year 7 - 13. It is aligned to the DfE guidance on ‘Teaching online safety in schools’ (2019) and builds upon online safety training that students will have received at primary school. This is delivered via:
- The PSHE curriculum
- Computer Science curriculum
- UK Safer Internet Day
- Support via Form Tutors and Tutor Time
- Assemblies
- Tutor Time Activities
- External Speakers
- All students sign an Acceptable User Policy for IT services at school, and school networks and WiFi are filtered and monitored
At Kings Langley School we have a whole school approach to online safety which helps ensure staff, governors, volunteers and parents teach children about online safety.
We have a clear online safety policy, and students are educated in how to stay safe online. We also have filtering and monitoring systems in place to ensure students are safe whilst using the Internet and other online tools.
If you need further support at school, please contact one of our safeguarding leads.
KLS Top Tips for Parent/ carers
As part of our ongoing Online safety advice to parents/carers we would like to share with you the recommended age ratings for the following social media apps. We are aware from our recent school survey that many children within our school community do use many social media apps, and you may not be aware of the age-related content within them.
Kings Langley School Published in Cyber Wiston Study
E Safety Newsletter - Autumn 2023
E Safety Newsletter - Spring 2024
E Safety Newsletter - Summer 2024
E Safety Newsletter - Autumn 2024
Talking to your child about online sexual harassment
Online Safety Policy
Acceptable User Agreement Policy
Signposting for children and young people
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or via their website.
The following websites offer extremely good guidance and support for parents about all aspects of online and their children’s use of digital technology.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
https://www.internetmatters.org/
http://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting.html/
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
https://safety.google/families/
