At Ellesmere College we celebrate the training that staff have undertaken as well as the many safeguarding projects and initiatives carried out with students. These include Breck’s Last Game and Kayleigh’s Love Story. Safeguarding is included in our PSHE day and Internet Safety day as well as being part of the every day curriculum. Staff have undertaken training that includes Operation Encompass, Prevent and Radicalisation.
Online safety and E-Safety is mentioned in the press and talked about all the time, but what does this term actually mean?
At Ellesmere, E-Safety is a wide term that covers our behaviour on the internet. Good E-Safety practices mean that students and staff understand the dangers of giving out too much personal information, having conversations and sharing pictures and data with people they really don’t know. If poor decisions are made and E-Safety advice is ignored, we may put ourselves in dangerous situations.
The internet is a great source of information and news and when used properly can help young people and adults learn, grow and keep in touch with each other. It is important to pay attention to the dangers of using the internet and learn how to stay safe online. Unlike seeing someone face to face, on the net, people aren't always what they first seem and you or your young person may be at risk of illegal activity or abuse - be it bullying, fraud or something more serious.
Online safety is an important part of our curriculum at Ellesmere College and is covered in subjects such as ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education). We also celebrate Internet Safety Week.
Here some ideas that might help you and your young person stay safe online:
There are lots of sites online that can offer support and ideas for both Parents/Carers and young people, please see below links for some suggestions: