Esafety
Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery
E-safety Policy
E-Safety Coordinator – Mrs Rowntree
The esafety coordinator will work closely with the Head teacher who is also the Designated Person for Child Protection.
Our E-Safety Policy has been written by the school, building on the Buckinghamshire Council E-Safety Policy and government guidance. It has been agreed by the senior management and approved by staff and governors.
The E-Safety Policy and its implementation will be reviewed annually.
Teaching and Learning
Aims - Why is Internet use important?
The purpose of Internet use in school is to raise educational standards, to promote pupil achievement, to support the professional work of staff, to promote E-safety awareness and to enhance the school’s management functions.
Internet use is part of the statutory curriculum and a necessary tool for learning.
Internet access is an entitlement for pupils who show a responsible and mature approach to its use.
The Internet is an essential element in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. The school has a duty to provide students with quality Internet access as part of their learning experience.
Pupils use the Internet widely outside school and will need to learn how to evaluate Internet information and to take care of their own safety and security.
Digital Leaders
At Iver Heath Infants we believe it is important that our children not only understand how to stay safe online themselves but also to take responsibility for helping others to understand.
Each of our classes has 2 'Digital Leaders' who are responsible for attending a monthly meeting where our online safety message of the month is discussed. The digital leaders then share this with the class and ask them to discuss it with their parents/carers. The message is displayed in the class to be referred to when technology is used and also on classroom doors as a reminder for parents.