Online Safety at Rushmere Hall
At Rushmere Hall, we take Online Safety seriously.
The school has:
The school has:
- Comprehensive security measures: The school has robust security systems to protect pupils from online threats.
- Online Safety education: All students are taught how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.
- Parental involvement: The school emphasizes the importance of parents working with the school to reinforce online safety messages.
- Realistic approach: The school believes that banning technology is ineffective and encourages open communication about safe online practices.
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The policy outlines how the school manages Online Safety, what it does to ensure the children are safe when online and what needs to be done if there are concerns about online safety plus current guidance from KCSIE.
| RHPS / EKO - Acceptable Use of ICT and Internet Policy |
The AUP agreement connected to this document is signed by pupils, parents and staff at the school. The policy is a set of guidelines of how pupils use the computers and internet safely in school.
In the news / current challenges...
(1) Whatsapp Groups
We are currently working with the children on the use of Whatsapp. Over the last few years we have responded to some issues with Whatsapp and hope that by weaving this into the assemblies and the online safety teaching that we can educate the children on sensible use of this particular app.
We also delivered face-to-face sessions to parents in year 5 and year 6. An adapted and recorded version of the presentation is below along with some posters and quick reference material.
We also delivered face-to-face sessions to parents in year 5 and year 6. An adapted and recorded version of the presentation is below along with some posters and quick reference material.
| Parent Safety Guide - WhatsApp |
| Parent Safety Guide - Online Grooming |
| Age Ratings March 19 |
| Parent Safety Guide - Group Chats |
| Parent Safety Guide - Social Media |
(2) Online Gaming
Rushmere Hall parents have access to the National Online Safety / National College Website.
The above courses are excellent in skilling parents up in online safety.
The above courses are excellent in skilling parents up in online safety.
| Guide to Online Devices |
| Parent Guide to Roblox |
| Guide to Fornite 3 |
| Guide to setting up PS5 |
| Setting up gaming devices and consoles |
| Gaming streamers and influencers |
Parent Support
Concerns linked to Online Safety?
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App Checklists
Want to ensure you have set the security settings properly on your social media or your childs? Click the icons below.
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Websites for more information
CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the abuse and exploitation of children in the real and ‘e’ world. Often it is referred to as an online 999. By clicking on the button, young people and parents can get advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online.
Vodafone have produced a Digital Parenting Magazine which informs parents about the various technologies children are accessing today. There is information on Facebook settings, Xbox360 settings, Blackberry controls, jargon busting and many more 'How to Guides'. Well worth a read!
The “Thinkuknow” website is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre.
CEOP (The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the abuse and exploitation of children in the real and ‘e’ world. Often it is referred to as an online 999. By clicking on the button, young people and parents can get advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online.
Vodafone have produced a Digital Parenting Magazine which informs parents about the various technologies children are accessing today. There is information on Facebook settings, Xbox360 settings, Blackberry controls, jargon busting and many more 'How to Guides'. Well worth a read!
The “Thinkuknow” website is brought to you by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre.
YEAR 6 - Online Safety Topps Trump Posters
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Pupil Support & Guidance
KidsSmart Website
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Parent Support & Guidance
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NSPCC's website which provides guides for popular apps for parents. Discussing the benefits and the pitfalls of each app including a risk rating.
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