Bullying, Cyberbullying and E-safety
Heathcote School and Science College is aware of the issue of bullying, now known as Child on Child abuse. We take incidences very seriously and treat them with confidentiality where possible. We acknowledge that many young people have fears and perceptions of bullying which require addressing. Staff are kept fully informed of bullying incidents or concerns. If you are aware of any bullying issues inside or outside of school, please report it to the school via main reception or the relevant Year Lead.
Cyberbullying
Introduction
At Heathcote School and Science College, we take the issue of internet safety seriously and on this page you will find information that will support you as parents and carers.
The internet is a fantastic resource, but it can also bring risks. We work with our pupils in school to help them understand the dangers and learn how to keep themselves safe
All parents and carers are asked to sign an acceptable user agreement when their pupils start school with us. This includes details of an agreement on how they will use the internet in school.
CEOP
The CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) logo pictured here is on a lot of social networking sites. It is the Advice, Help and Report button. Clicking on it will take you to their website where you can easily follow links for help if you are a parent or child. It is excellent so please try it!
https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/
Useful information
Here you can find the latest advice on how to use the internet and new technologies safely and responsibly, as well as a range of practical resources, news and events focusing on the safe and responsible use of the internet and new technologies.
A copy of the schools Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for pupils is also available to download.
During the Coronavirus restrictions, your child may be spending more time online.
For up to date advice and information please follow this link, which will give information and further links to topics such as;
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Radicalisation
- Sexting
- Cyberbullying
- Age-appropriate content and parental controls
- Apps to help keep children safe online
- Suicide
- Support links for children
Parent Guide
Please click to download one of the parent guides below.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jWFFCitm5YYjYNg7_SiyFsyx0hbivXrW?usp=sharing
Parent/Carer Training links
Simply sign up to the website address below as a parent and you can access these training courses above and more;
https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/heathcote-school-science-college
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Annual Certificate in Online Safety for Parents & Carers of Children aged 11-14 (Year 7 to 9) |
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Annual Certificate in Online Safety for Parents & Carers of Children aged 14-18 (Year 10 to year 13) |
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Annual Certificate in Cyber Security for Parents and Carers |
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It is important to ensure that you are always up to date with the current online safety and cyber security issues that we face every day. If you would like to know more why not sign up for any one of the courses below and become tech-savvy.
Useful Weblinks
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
A website that provides safety guidance and advice for all online communications, behaviours and concerns. It also outlines reporting and how to raise online concerns to the relevant authorities
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_13/
Specific online support for 11-14 year olds
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/14_plus/
Specific online support for 14+ year olds
Online safety and advice for children and parents. Information and guidance around the latest Apps and communication platforms.
A guide for parents and carers whose children are using social media