E-safety

E-safety

E-safety encompasses not only Internet technologies but also electronic communications via mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. It highlights the need to educate children about the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using Information Technology.

• e-safety concerns safeguarding children and young people in the digital world
• e-safety emphasises learning to understand and use technologies in a positive way.
• e-safety is less about restriction and more about education about the risks as well as the benefits so we can feel confident online.
• e-safety is concerned with supporting children and young people to develop safer online behaviours both in and out of school.

Pupils at Lever Edge learn about e-safety in Computing lessons, PSHCE lessons and in Assemblies as well as in other lessons. Below are several resources and E- safety tips for Parents and Carers on how to help children remain safe whilst on the net.