Safeguarding
The welfare and safety of children who attend our school is our paramount concern. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. We will promote the health, well -being and safety of the pupils in all we do. Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. The school understands the responsibilities set out under section 175 of the 2002 Education Act to work together in partnership with other agencies to help children to grow up in a healthy and safe environment. Pupils, staff and Governors of Rodborough Community Primary School believe that effective safeguarding of children is essential. We want to keep all children safe from harm and ensure that their well-being and welfare is a priority throughout the school day and life. We have 2 Designated Safeguarding Leads who ensure that all appropriate policies are up to date and coordinate a programme of staff training to ensure that staff have a sound understanding of key issues surrounding safeguarding.
Our Designated Child Protection Officers are: Mrs. Callaghan-Wright and Mrs. Messenger.
Our Safer Recruitment Team are: Mrs. Callaghan-Wright, Mrs. Messenger and Mrs. Webber.
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection Information from the NSPCC website
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ NSPCC information for parents
Netware Netware by NSPCC - a guide to social networks for parents
Childnet Provides information and advice for parents and carers
UK Safer Internet Centre Parent and Carer support from the UK Safer Internet Centre
Parent Info Website Website for parental support and guidance
Prevent - Counter Terrorism Policing https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/what-we-do/prevent/
Act Early - https://actearly.uk/
The internet is now a part of everyday life and children are spending more and more time online, exploring cyberspace and connecting with others online. However the internet can also represent a risk to children that is sometimes misunderstood and often underestimated. E-Safety is a key element in the safeguarding strategy at Rodborough Community Primary School and keeping children safe online is a priority for all staff and volunteers.
Just like the offline world, the online world is full of risk and although the majority of these will not turn into harm it is important that children understand the risks they are taking and make sensible choices. At Rodborough children are taught the fundamentals of e-safety throughout the school so that they can recognise and avoid dangers and unsuitable content. We also explain how to behave appropriately online as well as the importance of managing their digital footprint.
However we can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we engage with parents and carers to ensure a consistent approach on e-safety at home as well as at school.
Book a free online safety webinar
The NSPCC are offering free webinars for groups of parents and carers, making it easy for parents to keep families safe online. To book your place please email parentworkshops@nspcc.org.uk
Online Safety Concern
If you, or your child, have any concerns relating to online safety, please email the school office and mark your email FAO of the DSLs.
The four C's
Areas for online risks can be categorised into the 4 C's - Content, Contact, Conduct and Commerce, and can be commercial, aggressive or sexual in nature.
Conduct - children may be at risk because of their own behaviour, for example, by sharing too much information.
Content - age-inappropriate or unreliable content can be available to children.
Contact - children can be contacted by bullies or people who groom or seek to abuse them.
Commercialism - young people can be unaware of hidden costs and advertising in apps, games and websites.
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 online world. It is often referred to as the online 999. By clicking on the button, young children and parents can get advice on a range of issues such as viruses, hacking and dealing with bullying online.
The "Thinkuknow" website is brought to you by The Child Exploitation and Online protection (CEOP) centre. It is a guide to online safety for young people. It offers e-safety advice and resources for children and parents.
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Internet Matters is a new online portal designed for parents to access simple, easy and practical advice about online safety for their children, right through from pre-school to teens. It provides tips on protecting children from online grooming, cyberbullying, privace and identity theft and inappropriate content. Internet matters is a not for profit organisation set up by BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media.
Ask about Games provides details on PEGI ratings, parental controls and advice on video games. It aims to answer questions parents and players may have about video game ratings and provide advice on how to game responsibility and get the most of them for their family.
Childline provides free advice and information to those aged 18 years and below, including advice on 'online and mobile safety'. Childline also provides the 'zipit' app for iOS and android devices. The app aims to help young people respond safely to requests for inappropriate images by send back a 'joke image'. Information on the Zipit app may be found here.
The Internet Watch Foundation works internationally with the internet inductry, police and governments to remove inappropriate content from the web. It can be used for reporting criminal online content in the UK.