E-Safeguarding
Aims of the E-Safeguarding policy
- To set out the key principles expected of all members of the school community at St Mary’s C of E (VA) Primary School with respect to the use of ICT-based technologies.
- To safeguard and protect the children and staff of St Mary’s C of E (VA) Primary School.
- To assist school staff working with children to work safely and responsibly with the internet and other communication technologies and to monitor their own standards and practice.
- To set clear expectations of behaviour and/or codes of practice relevant to responsible use of the internet for educational, personal or recreational use.
- To ensure that all members of the school community are aware that unlawful or unsafe behaviour is unacceptable and that, where appropriate, disciplinary or legal action will be taken.
- To minimise the risk of misplaced or malicious allegations made against adults who work with pupils.