E-Safety At Queen Victoria Primary School

At Queen Victoria Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe and secure digital environment for our children to learn and grow. As an academy school, we understand the importance of equipping our pupils with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world responsibly and with confidence.

Keeping Children Safe Online

Our school’s e-safety policy is rooted in our core CARE principles, which place children at the heart of everything we do. We believe that by fostering a culture of care, aspiration, responsibility, and excellence, we can empower our pupils to be safe, responsible, and ethical digital citizens.

Be READY to learn; be dressed and organised, with your microphone on mute.

Be RESPECTFUL by remembering to raise your hand to ask a question and only use the chat function to ask a question.

Be SAFE by following the online rules as we would follow rules in class.

Responsible Use of Technology

All children at Queen Victoria Primary School are required to sign an Acceptable Use Agreement, which outlines the expected behaviours and guidelines for using school devices and the internet. These agreements are age-appropriate and designed to help children understand the importance of using technology responsibly.

Monitoring and Reporting

We take a proactive approach to online safety by monitoring children’s activity on school devices and networks. Our staff are trained to identify and respond to any concerns or incidents, following a clear and robust reporting process. We work closely with parents and carers to address any issues and provide support where needed.

Supporting Digital Literacy

As part of our broad and balanced curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on developing children’s digital literacy skills. Through computing lessons and cross-curricular activities, we teach children how to critically evaluate online content, protect their personal information, and be responsible digital citizens.

Empowering Parents and Carers

We recognise that parents and carers play a crucial role in keeping children safe online. That’s why we provide regular updates, workshops, and resources to help families understand the latest online safety risks and strategies for supporting their children’s digital wellbeing.

Promoting a Culture of E-Safety

At Queen Victoria Primary School, e-safety is not just a policy, but a fundamental part of our school’s ethos and values. By working together with our children, families, and the wider community, we are committed to creating a safe, responsible, and enriching digital environment that supports the holistic development of every child.

Useful Online Safety Resources For Children

When you are using the internet at school or at home it is very important to stay safe. If you are worried about anything you see on the internet talk to an adult who you trust. You can also find support or report it to the police by clicking on the links below:

Useful Online Safety Resources For Parents

Below are a number of websites to support parents and carers in being aware of the dangers online and ways that you can support your child in keeping safe when using the internet.