e-Safety in Schools

The Safe Use of New Technologies - New Ofsted Report

averyr01 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

On the 10th February 2010, Ofsted published its report: "The Safe Use of New Technologies". This report is based on evidence from a small-scale survey carried out between April and July 2009 in 35 maintained schools in England (Including a variety...(read more)

New and updated Think U Know resources from CEOP

averyr01 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:35:00 GMT

Brand new and updated resources are now available from CEOP in time for Safer Internet Day (9 th Feb 2010) "Lee and Kim's Adventures: Animal Magic". New KS1/Foundation Stage Resource Lee and Kim's adventure is a cartoon which features...(read more)

Safer Internet Day - New Childnet Resources

averyr01 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Safer Internet Day is now just a week away and Childnet International have put together the following resources to aid schools in preparing for it: Check out 10 quick ideas for both PRIMARY and SECONDARY teachers around the theme of 'think before...(read more)

Safer Internet Day 2010 - are you taking part?

averyr01 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:10:00 GMT

European Safer Internet Day (SID) 2010 istaking place on Tuesday 9th February. SID10 is be supported by countries throughout Europe and during the week (from Monday 8th February – Friday 12th February 2010), a range of activities will be taking place...(read more)

Microsoft parents e-safety training event for schools

averyr01 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Microsoft UK are offering Schools the chance to offer and host free online sessions for parents on internet safety to support Safer Internet Day 2010 on the 9th February and the launch of the new digital code for children "Zip it, Block it, Flag...(read more)

e-Safety ICT Themes for Primary Schools

averyr01 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:42:00 GMT

A collection of useful websites with curriculum guidance, which can be used in Primary Schools to compliment ICT themes across Key Stage One and Two has been posted on the new Kent ICT website. Key e-Safety issues are explored with some suggestions to...(read more)

Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

averyr01 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:54:00 GMT

It has been bought to Kent County Council's attention that many Local Authorities are blocking a teaching resource website: www.sparklebox.co.uk . Although this website is popular with schools, CEOP has issued a statement supporting both this action...(read more)

“Think before you post” – Safer Internet Day 2010 Competition

averyr01 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:09:00 GMT

What does "think before you post" mean to you? CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) are inviting young people to create and post a video clip to show them what this statement means to you and why it is so important to be...(read more)

New Facebook Privacy Settings

averyr01 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Did you know about the New Facebook Privacy Settings? Facebook have recently ‘revamped' their Privacy Settings which they say will enable users to have more control over the information they share and post online. These changes include: A "simpler"...(read more)

UKCCIS holds Summit to launch "Click Clever Click Safe: The First UK Child Internet Safety Strategy."

averyr01 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:53:00 GMT

Today 300 delegates from across government, industry, law enforcement and the third sector will attend the UKCCIS Summit in London for the launch of the first Child Internet Safety Strategy and Digital Code for internet safety. ‘Click Clever Click Safe...(read more)

New educational film for parents - "Not knowing's not enough"

averyr01 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Orange have launched a new e-Safety education video for parents called "Not knowing's not enough". The video considers the fears and concerns that parents and carers (indeed many adults) have about the internet and could be a fantastic starting...(read more)

Anti-bullying Week 2009 – Be Safe in Cyberspace

averyr01 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT

The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is calling on all schools in England to take part in Anti-Bullying Week 2009, which takes place 16 -20 November. The focus will be on cyberbullying - the use of information communications technology (ICT), particularly...(read more)

Vodaphone e-Safety Site for Parents

averyr01 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Vodafone have launched the first comprehensive website to support parents understand their children's online activities and support them in their digital world. The Vodafone Parents' Guide , has been developed with leading parenting website Mumsnet...(read more)

Ofcom: Young people want advice about online privacy and new Parental Guides available

averyr01 — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:29:00 GMT

Young People and Privacy Ofcom today published research showing 54 per cent of 11-16 year olds in the UK say young people need advice about how to keep their personal information online private. Many children and young people also believe that information...(read more)

myguide: Building parents’ and carers’ confidence online

averyr01 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Children's Minister Delyth Morgan yesterday launched a new facility on myguide , a free and easy-to-use tool to help parents and carers catch up with their children when it comes to the Internet. "myguide" helps provide the next step in...(read more)

First Cyberbully jailed in UK

averyr01 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:22:00 GMT

A Worcestershire teenager is thought to be the first person in Britain jailed for social network bullying after threatening to kill someone on Facebook. In jailing 18-year-old Keeley Houghton up for three months in a young offenders institution, District...(read more)

Childnet Kidsmart website launches new “Skills School”

averyr01 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Childnet have launched new "How to guides" for young people, teachers and parents on their Kidsmart Website. The " Skills School " features brief video clips with voice-overs explaining how to use safety features of websites and services...(read more)

Safeguarding online - Explaining the risk posed by violent extremism

averyr01 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

The internet is a huge source of positive experiences that offers unprecedented opportunities for global information exchange, communication, networking and education. However, alongside these benefits are risks, often similar to those in the offline...(read more)

NEW Attorney General’s Youth Network Program

averyr01 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:44:00 GMT

An opportunity from CEOP for Young People (or those who work with them) aged 14-18: The Attorney General's Youth Network encourages young people to understand and respect the law, and contribute to citizenship education (including increasing understanding...(read more)

e-Safety Dates for the Diary

averyr01 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:39:00 GMT

Please note and mark the following e-Safety events in your diary! 8th September 2009: Insafe Back-to-School campaign Insafe will celebrate the entry to the new school year and mark international literacy day with a brand new portal for increased interactivity...(read more)

New look Teachtoday website launches

averyr01 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT

A collaboration of the world's leading communication providers including Buongiorno, Deutsche Telekom, Facebook, Google, GSM Association, Microsoft, MySpace, Orange FT Group, Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Vodafone have re-launched the Teachtoday...(read more)

Childnet International Youth IGF Project

averyr01 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Childnet International are currently running the Youth IGF Project to capture the voice of children and young people to take to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) a UN mandated meeting in the Autumn. The IGF is a four day international gathering that...(read more)

The Children's Charities' Coalition for Internet Safety launch their Digital Manifesto

averyr01 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:04:00 GMT

The Children's Charities Coalition on Internet Safety ( CHIS ) has launched its "Digital Manifesto", which it is sending to all the political parties represented in the Westminster Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and the Assemblies in...(read more)

EU Kids Online Final Report

averyr01 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:10:00 GMT

The EU Kids Online Final report (Sonia Livingstone and Leslie Haddon) has been released. The report offers a balanced picture of issues in e-safety and promoting online opportunity for young people across Europe. The EU Kids Online project (2006-2009...(read more)

Ofsted responses to Laming inquiry and Singleton report

averyr01 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:40:00 GMT

On 12 March, Lord Laming published his report T he Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report . The Government accepted all of his recommendations and has now published an action plan, setting out its detailed response. Schools should be aware...(read more)

The Big Stand - take a stand against Cyberbullying

averyr01 — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Beatbullying is asking every every person in the UK, young people and adults, to stand up at 10am on Thursday 14 May, as a national sign of defiance against bullying and cyberbullying and in solidarity with the millions of young people being bullied and...(read more)

IWF reports global decrease in child sexual abuse websites

averyr01 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:15:00 GMT

The Internet Watch Foundation reports that the number of websites showing and selling images of child abuse has fallen by 10% in the last 12 months. "These websites, although reducing in number, represent an extremely serious problem," said...(read more)

New resource from Childnet: Know It All for Primary Schools

averyr01 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:06:00 GMT

A new resource from Childnet International is now available: Know IT All for Primary Schools. This resource has been produced specifically for the primary sector with support from Becta, the TDA and the UK Council for Child Internet Safety; KIA for Primary...(read more)

New DCSF guidance on cyberbullying of school staff

averyr01 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:11:00 GMT

On the 15th April, 2009 Childnet International and the DCFS launched new guidance on Cyberbullying in relation to ‘Supporting School Staff'. This new document builds on the 2007 Safe to Learn Cyberbullying guidance, and provides advice for employers...(read more)

Becta’s “Oh, nothing much” report

averyr01 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:09:00 GMT

The majority of parents say that they don't know as much about their child's day at school as they would like too, according to the " Oh, Nothing Much report " commissioned by Becta to support its Next Generation Learning campaign. The...(read more)