Kent Schools and Settings e-Safety Policy 2010 Update
The Kent Schools e-Safety
Policy and Guidance has been updated for 2010 to reflect the changes in technology
and practise within schools and settings.
All schools
and settings need to understand the significance of e-safety within the 2009
Ofsted inspection framework, which highlights the importance of safeguarding,
including e-safety in helping children learn and achieve to the best of their
abilities and to stay safe.
The updated 2010 e-Safety Policy Guidance and Template builds upon
the foundations laid by previous editions and incorporates new content and
materials that schools and other settings may find useful when writing and
reviewing e-Safety Policies.
It is
essential that schools and settings are aware of both the benefits and risk of
using new Technology for students, staff and the wider community. The 2010
Guidance document now has a specific section regarding the use of Social Media
tools as an establishment and we strongly recommend that schools and settings
read and carefully consider the information and advice before using externally
controlled online tools such as social networking. Schools and settings can
also consult with the e-Safety Officer to discuss ideas and options.
New content includes:
- An updated Incident flow chart for e-Safety
incidents (including a handy customisable Poster version to use in staffrooms
etc)
- New information about Kent Police procedures
- Sections added regarding Cyberbullying and
Learning Platforms
- References to Data Security considerations
- Discussion regarding use of Social Media Tools
as an establishment
- Updated audit tools, contact information, notes
on the legal framework and references to useful materials
The updated documents are available electronically at www.kenttrustweb.org.uk?esafety
Schools and Settings e-Safety Policy Guidance 2010
Schools and Settings 2010 Policy Template
Poster: Responding to an incident of concern