Computing and E-Safety
Our Computing leader is Mr Eddie Kirk
All our classrooms are fitted with ‘Clever touch’ screens. ICT is an ever changing subject and we are developing our provision all the time, adding both hardware and software to our systems. Children have an opportunity to use ICT, not only to support the curriculum, but as a tool for learning. All our classrooms have access to laptops that are connected to the internet and we have a bank of tablets for our children to use in order to support their learning. These tablets are timetabled throughout the school to maximise the children’s exposure to new technology.
Online Safety, what is it?
As you would protect your child in the real world, you will want to make sure that they are safe in whatever they are doing. Like learning to cross the road, online safety skills are skills for life. If your child understands the risks and can make sensible and informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe whilst doing so – particularly from those people who might seek them out to harm them.
Do you ever feel that your children know more about online technologies than you do?
You’re not alone. The Internet and online technologies are an important part of children’s lives at home and school, providing great opportunities for learning, communicating, playing and creating. As we know, these technologies create huge opportunities for us all; however, they can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, and present challenges to keeping your family safe online.
It is just as important to be involved in your children’s’ life online, than it is offline. Just as you would ask about their friends at school or the clubs they go to, you should use this approach with the people they meet online – ask the same questions and show the same interest.
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