Online Safety
At St Augustine’s we make sure our pupils are aware of some of the risks they could online and what to do to stay safe. We do so through Computing lessons, assemblies and workshops. We encourage parents/carers to talk to their children about how to behave safely when online, to ensure pupils remain safe when browsing at home.
We know that it is our responsibility to work alongside our parents to educate, support and update them on key e-safety matters. There are also regular updates and helpful hints shared on our website.
Our aim as a school is to develop confident users of ICT, who are able to self-regulate and identify potential risks. We identify and promote e-safety within our classrooms using ‘SMART’ posters-
Online Safety Policy
Anti – Cyber bullying
In this technological age, children can easily chat to their friends on phones, mobiles and the internet. Unfortunately, some children abuse this and use technology to make others feel threatened or uncomfortable.
Cyber Bullying is defined as : “the use of modern communication technologies to embarrass, humiliate, threaten or intimidate an individual in the attempt to gain power and control over them”
At school, we make every effort to ensure that children can use the internet safely and are not exposed to this type of abuse.
What if you’re being bullied online?
Sometimes it can seem like cyberbullying will never end. But there are some things you can do to make it stop.
Nobody has to go through online bullying alone. Telling someone you trust could help you report the cyber bullying and give you more confidence to deal with the situation. You could talk to a friend, an adult you trust or contact trained counsellors at Childline.
Cyberbullying is not against the law, but harassment or threatening behaviour is. That means if someone keeps making you feel scared on purpose, what they’re doing could be illegal.
If someone’s bullying or threatening you, something can be done to stop them and you should report it to an adult you trust. If you can, keep a record of the bullying. Having a record of when and where the bullying happened can help to get it stopped. Find out more about staying safe online.
