Supporting pupils

Children are taught how to keep themselves safe online through a combination of lessons and information from the staff at IncludEd.

In particular, pupils are shown how to:

• use technology safely, respectfully and responsibility
• recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour online, such as cyberbullying
• keep passwords and personal information safe
• report when they feel unsafe
• understand their online presence and how to be in control of their own privacy

We understand that it can be overwhelming to keep up-to-date with new technologies so we highly recommend using the resources below to keep your children safe online.

We have a range of printed guides within school that explain how you can keep your children safe online. Please speak to Lucy if you would like a copy or you would like to attend our parent workshop on keeping your children safe online.

Worried about YouTube?

Many parents have worries about their children using YouTube at home. We also share these anxieties and so we’ve looked into some possible options to help you. The best way to ensure your children on safe online is to encourage them to use their devices within shared family areas and to openly talk to them about the dangers.

The simplest option (for tablets and phones) — YouTube Kids

Simply install the app on your children’s devices and remove the adult-version of YouTube. Your children will only be able to access specially selected content for their age group. The adverts are also suited towards children.

See more information about YouTube Kids at:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/youtube-kids.

Setting up parental controls on YouTube (for laptops and computers)

This involves signing into YouTube and setting up parental restrictions. You can then see what your children are looking at. There are more instructions on how to do this at: https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls

INTENT

• Identifying areas of risk to physical and mental health so that they can be minimised and managed appropriately.
• Promoting a culture of care and concern for our people, which demands that everybody accepts responsibility for their own and others’ wellbeing.
• Promoting a culture of open conversation so we talk about our wellbeing and mental health having our mates in mind and make support available when employees may be struggling.
• Providing a comprehensive training offer aimed at providing people with tools for managing their total wellbeing, including mental health.
• Putting in place a system of management practice and controls, which enables employees to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, whilst recognising the impact of personal choice and lifestyle.
• Ensuring the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social wellbeing.
• Making sure working environments are healthy, safe, secure and suitable.

IMPLEMENTATION

• Ensuring pupils have regular access to specialist provision, E.g. music, art and sport, shows the importance placed on the wider curriculum in our curriculum offer.
• Ensuring pupils have regular opportunities to take part in learning beyond the classroom shows the importance placed on the wider curriculum in our curriculum offer. trips, residentials.
• Children access PSHE sessions, Mentoring sessions and Emotional Wellbeing and Confidence sessions.  This enables open and free discussions around key issues.
• Ensuring mental health problems are identified early and appropriate support provided.
• All staff know the importance of mental health awareness and are or are being trained as Mental Health First Aiders.  This also includes adult Mental Health
• We have a wellbeing lead who ensures that there are regular opportunities for staff to enjoy a range of activities.
• The Computer Science and IT curriculum provides pupils with modern skills within technology including e-safety awareness.
• The school has an anti-bullying charter which our School Council helped to write.
• We have comprehensive safeguarding procedures in place. Our safeguarding team are displayed around the school and children are aware of who they can go to if they have any concerns.

IMPACT

• Pupils and their adults have mutual trust, respect and support from the school.
• Pupils feel safe and like coming to school.
• Pupils at IncludEd are engaged in their learning.
• Lunchtime behaviour incidents have reduced due to positive engagement.
• Pupils are developing their knowledge and understanding of the rich, cultural heritage of modern Britain.
• During Mental Health Week, we raise awareness of Mental Health.
• A recent parent survey shows that communication between the school and parents/carers improved and they feel listened to. They are demonstrating a greater involvement in the school community.
• Pupil questionnaires demonstrate pupils feel safe and well cared for in school. They identify who can help them and who they can talk to.