We are committed to providing our students with the latest technology available, but we also need to provide information and guidance on how to use these technologies in a safe and secure way.

What are we doing now?

• Internet safety, bullying and respect sessions
• Data Protection training session available on request
• Leaflets given to parents/carers at admissions
• CEOP training - Access to 'think u know' materials
• Building links with other learning providers - Kineton High School and Evesham College
• We are Part of the County-wide anti bullying initiative

Frequently Asked Questions

The following pages contain the answers to a range of frequently asked questions from blogs and social networking to spam and viruses. Here you will find information which will raise awareness of some of the risks that can be associated with these types of communication. However, despite the risks it is also important to recognise the benefits that exist for young people using these technologies too and this is highlighted in the FAQs. Research has shown that young people feel empowered when using online technologies and the “anonymous” nature of the communication can often mean that they lose their inhibitions and engage in risky activities that they would not even consider in the offline world. The information contained within these pages will help parents, carers and teachers to engage in a more meaningful dialogue with young people to overcome these issues.

Blogs|

Bullying and Cyber bullying|

Chat |

Drive-by viruses|

E-Commerce/Phishing/Identity Theft|

File Sharing|

Filtering, Labels, Parental Control|

Mobile Phones|

Online Gaming/Gambling|

Privacy|

Racism on the Internet|

Social networking|

Spam|

Virus|

Web 2.0|

 

Useful links

 

www.ceop.gov.uk| (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)

www.thinkuknow.co.uk| (Information on e-safety for all age groups)

Parents Guidance Sheet| (Guide sheet for parents and carers)