e-Safety in Schools - All Comments

re: New resources to support new and trainee teachers

Thomas — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:04:03 GMT

1, If you recive a email or a mesgsae never reply to it if you dont know who it is.2, Never give out personal information to people you dont know.3, Do not give a person a photo of you if you dont know that person.4, Do not accept a friend request on: facebook, twitter, msn ETC ,If you dont know who they are.5,Do not accept a offer from anyone who wants to meet you face to face that you dont know.6, If someone wants to meet you face to face always tell a parent or a teacher that you trust if you dont know them.7, Do not take a photo of your self and put it on the internet with your school logo on it or dancing logo or faootball logo ETC.

re: Does this story sound right to you?

Edo — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:31:15 GMT

Digizen competitions are all well and good, but what about us steutnds who chose to blog about other issues? Maybe more specific to educational reform I'd like to see a category for general education student-run blogs. It's not like cyber bullying is the only issue important to us

re: Irish Website - Watch your space

Naldzkie — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:29:21 GMT

I completely agree, and I'd love to have a more gnreeal category for young people next year. I'd love to have volunteers to help manage it as well! Our resources are really limited and we're delighted to help promote Childnet's competition rather than not have a specific category for the under 18s. Saying that there are no age limits either way on any of our categories and nothing to stop anyone nominating.

re: News Report: March 30th 2006 - 'EXCLUSIVE: BOY BULLIED ON HATE WEBSITE'

averyr01 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:32:19 GMT

I've recently been contacted by Casey, Kailey, Jared, Markus, Andrew, and Selena; Tech Students from Ms Svensson's class with some links which they would like to share.

www.stopcyberbullying.org

www.inetgiant.com/how_to_protect_yourself_from_online_scams.html

www.cyberbullying.us/resources.php

www.makeadifferenceforkids.org

www.mobilemarketer.us/parents-guide-internet-text-slang.html

Many thanks for your links and I hope people find them useful!

Good luck with your studies

re: Childnet’s Film Competition 2012

Cindy — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:06:41 GMT

1, If you recive a email or a message never reply to it if you dont know who it is.2, Never give out personal information to people you dont know.3, Do not give a person a photo of you if you dont know that person.4, Do not accept a friend request on: facebook, twitter, msn ETC ,If you dont know who they are.5,Do not accept a offer from anyone who wants to meet you face to face that you dont know.6, If someone wants to meet you face to face always tell a parent or a teacher that you trust if you dont know them.7, Do not take a photo of your self and put it on the internet with your school logo on it or dancing logo or football logo ETC.

re: Government acts on Cyber-bullies

Rani — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:37:04 GMT

I came here via a link from the education2020 wiki. I agree with you emlpoctely in your comparison of web filtering to accessing traditional tangible classroom resources.I teach physics and when I think of some of the nasties I have access to Such as a metal box with readioactive stuff that I can't let pupils work with until they magically start S6 and then they are allowed to use it themselves under the guise of the AH investigation they've planned & executed fairly independently of me.Yet when it comes to the internet, we wrap this resource up in so much filtering technology until it's more difficult to open an educational youtube video than the tightest shrink-wrapped cheddar from your local Tesco.Things have got to change.

re: Kent Community Network and Websense

averyr01 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:31:54 GMT

Hi Peter,

This request would need to come to us directly and not via the blog.

Regards

Rebecca, e-Safety Officer

re: Kent Community Network and Websense

Peter Balanck — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:42:48 GMT

My website seems to be blocked by schools in Kent.

I offer a resource that is in demand by schools.

Can it be "unblocked"?

I can't think why it was

blocked in the first place!

Regards,

Peter Balanck

re: SuperClubs Plus

averyr01 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:19:09 GMT

Hi Chloe,

You can only have an account with superclubsplus if your school is registered to use the site. This is to help everyone keep safe online as it means people cannot lie about who they are on the site.

You can find out more by visiting the site here: www.scplus.com/.../index.php

re: Kent Community Network and Websense

averyr01 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:15:33 GMT

Hi Sam,

We're more than happy for people to use our materials or links for educational purposes as long as Kent County Council is referenced as the source.

Good luck with your studies!

Rebecca

re: SuperClubs Plus

chloe — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:34:46 GMT

hi i am chloe i really want an accout but how do i make one?

re: Kent Community Network and Websense

Sam Green — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:32:48 GMT

I am makeing a leaflet for my GCSE I.C.T course. I am writting to you to ask for permision to have a link for your website.

Thank you

re: e-Safety Incident - Alert for Schools and Settings

averyr01 — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:18:04 GMT

Hi Tim,

Many thanks for your comments. Point 3 is indeed something I have discussed with schools and many have adapted their letters accordingly.

With regards to points 1 and 2, due to an on-going Police investigation I am afraid that we are limited as to how much information we can release at this time hence why the information might be considered “vague”.

I can add that the content was accessed via a third party webcam application which the children accessed via a link on a friends Facebook profile. The children have been unable to tell us the exact name of the application involved, which is why we have been unable to name the service specifically. The link and incidents have been reported to the Police as it was a live webcam application and the incidents were reported several days after children accessed the content, which means the content is no longer accessible. The letter contains links to the Click CEOP button which then supports users in referring harmful or illegal to the IWF and to CEOP.

As mentioned in the text, the letter is provided as a template for schools to use and adapt and was created with involvement from schools and parents/carers. The letter does highlight that banning children from accessing these sites is not really the best option and that education on how to use the internet safely for both adults and children (and not just social networking sites) is crucial. We do have additional letters and resources, however due to the nature of the incident it was felt that a response was required sooner rather than later.

re: e-Safety Incident - Alert for Schools and Settings

Tim Davies — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:39:36 GMT

Hey Rebecca

Are you sure the draft letter is useful to parents it is current form?

I've got a number of concerns, presented as (I hope) a constructive critique below:

1) In using terms like 'serious incident', 'potentially illegal' and 'inappropriate' it creates a fear of something - without telling people what. With risks it helps to be specific - not euphemistic. Can you be specific about the risks faced - so parents can make decisions based on information, not vague fears.

2) Saying something was accessed via 'a link on Facebook' is near to saying 'a link on the Internet' - again the lack of specificity helps no-one. It matters whether or not that link was shared by a friend of the person (in which case the safety issue is about trust between friends), by a Facebook page (in which case the issue is about being careful of what pages you become a fan of) etc. (It also matters that if the material //was// illegal it has been reported to IWF or other authorities for take-down. Stating that you have done this would be a useful way to raise awareness of the responsible role of adults in ensuring illegal content is removed from the net).

3) Rather than the negative tone about 'banning access' - perhaps it is better to talk about "if your children are using online spaces such as Facebook when under 13, then it is important to talk with them about this and supervise such use. They should be aware that using Facebook under 13 is against Facebook's terms of service, and Facebook will delete any accounts of under 13s they discover. There other other online spaces designed for younger children, such as A, B, C (examples), and encouraging under 13s who want to interact online to use these spaces can be a positive way to respond to use of social networks targeted at older young people."

re: Father's football photos banned - Is this Child Protection gone mad????

Tresco — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:28:52 GMT

We have the same nonsense at motocross, kids are dressed head to toe in protective clothing, but photos are banned.

re: New CEOP Resources for young people with special needs and disabilities launched

averyr01 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:19:35 GMT

Hi Sharon,

The resources above are from the education Team at CEOP and can be downloaded from http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk You should find that once your registration has been approved you have access to the videos and supporting lesson plans.

You may also find the information from Childnet International useful, although focused on younger children, it has some great resources

www.childnet.com/.../sen

We also have a variety of resources and links which you might find useful at www.kenttrustweb.org.uk

Rebecca Avery, e-Safety Officer

re: New CEOP Resources for young people with special needs and disabilities launched

SHARON EVERETT — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:52:40 GMT

I have applied to be registered - I would be very grateful for any information you could let me have because at present i am writing a lesson plan to be used for our PRSH group. We are introducing a session on E-safety for groups of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.

Should you not be able to help me perhaps you might be able to direct me to a suitable resource.

Many thanks

Sharon Everett

Community Nurse Practitioner

re: New Survey suggests that Social Networking is a bigger influence on girls than their parents

midkent — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:00:45 GMT

There is little doubt that the findings of this survey are absolutely true. While many of the older readers would like to think otherwise, Facebook and Social Media in general are a massive influence on our childrens lives.

What is needed is a strategy from education websites that somehow reaches those that are able to influence other users on these social sites into the importance of family life.

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Susie — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:52:12 GMT

Hello, if it helps, I now use www.twinkl.co.uk - definately worth checking out!

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Bucks NQT — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:12:47 GMT

My school (which I don't have authority to name on a public viewing site over a sensitive nature) has asked us to remove displays which show the Sparklebox title over the next few days, so we are not associated with this offender. A shame, as many of the website's resources were pretty good, but I don't want to be aiding their success by continuing to use the site.

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Anonymous Coward — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:00:14 GMT

He was "found guilty of making indecent images" also.

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Anon again — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:23:58 GMT

Granted this report is from the Mirror but it confirms that Samuel Kinge, the registered owner of Sparklebox, changed his name by deed poll from Daniel Kinge.

"On Friday [08.01.10] Kinge was jailed for 12 months at Worcester Crown Court after admitting downloading 424 indecent images of children."

www.mirror.co.uk/.../paedo-sir-faked-his-own-death-115875-21955207

There is also a News report at 02:03:35 on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/.../Nathan_Turvey_08_01_2010

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Anon — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:53:49 GMT

Why is everyone assuming this is a man or a paedophile? Unless thereis more information which i have not seen, all we know is that the person is a sex offender - I understand that for this reason people might choose to avoid the site but we can't make assumptions!

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

shocked by this — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:49:21 GMT

Yes, the resources are nice to use in the classroom but there are alternatives on the TES or communication4all to name just 2 very good websites.

I personally will not be using a website which CREATES INCOME FOR A PEADOPHILE. That is the crux of the matter for me.

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Kent Teacher — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:41:28 GMT

Personally I was never a big fan of the resources (Very 'samey' and limited for really enhancing learning) but understand that they were a useful timesaver for some.

However after this recent news I would NEVER be able to bring myself to use them and will be encouraging others to do the same, how can anyone justify using resources that profit such a man and his crimes, regardless of any perceived education value.

After reading about the story on TES I found this useful link with full details on the case which may help people to decide whether they wish to use the resources created by a man just sentenced for his second offence, for 1 year (not enough IMO) for making and possessing indecent images of children (including babies) www.brendenisteaching.com/sparkle.php

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

beckandem — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:32:29 GMT

I won't be using the resources anymore morally it's wrong. How can we use these resources with our children knowing that the owner is a registered sex offender.

I have been using the TES website and found many helpful resources, ideas and plans also try www.primaryresources.co.uk/

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Anon — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:17:35 GMT

The site provides fantastic resources which allow teachers more time for planning and assessment which are also a crucial element of a childs development.

As for 'duty of care' the use of this website by teachers poses no risk to children in the classroom. And only enhances the learning environment.

To state that teachers can use the website from home is not only contradictory, but also unworkable and unreasonable.

re: New Facebook Privacy Settings

averyr01 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:18:11 GMT

Also useful to read is a briefing note prepared by Penny Patterson from Lgfl. The note is not aimed at the use of Facebook in school, but has implications for esafety and privacy for all Facebook users - adults and young people.

You can download the briefing note cms.lgfl.net/.../get_file

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

Anonymous Coward — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:26:07 GMT

The question is the risk to *your* children or the risk to *any* children. The toolbar generates revenue, which could have been used to carry out his illegal activities.

Morally it's wrong. I don't particularly want influence from this person in my childs' school, even more so when this person was a teacher himself.

re: Kent Statement re the blocking of Sparklebox

averyr01 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:20:23 GMT

Hello Graham, many thanks for your comment.

At the moment due to the ongoing Police investigation into this case (including the website itself and the owner) we are only allowed access to limited information so as not to affect or bias the proceedings. Hopefully in the near future we will know more about the situation and will be able to decide whether to re-allow access to Sparklebox or if we need to permanently block the website. We are currently erring on the side of caution until we are satisfied that suitable safeguarding arrangements are in place.

Alternatives to some of the resources can be found on the TES resource bank www.tes.co.uk/resourcehub.aspx

Unfortunately, we can't always verify owners of websites much like in the real world, however when such websites or concerns are bought to our attention or to other agencies such as the Police or CEOP then we will act together to try and ensure that both staff and young people are protected.