E-Safety Policy

At Pensilva Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that children use technology safely and responsibly. Our E-Safety Policy outlines how we protect pupils, staff, and the wider school community when using digital devices and the internet.

Our Aims

• Promote safe and responsible use of technology.
• Protect children from online risks including harmful content, contact, conduct, and commercial scams.
• Educate pupils about online safety through the curriculum and regular awareness events like Safer Internet Day.
  
  

Key Areas of Focus

• Online Safety Education: Pupils learn how to stay safe online, recognise risks, and report concerns.
• Cyberbullying: We actively teach pupils about cyberbullying and how to respond. Staff are trained to support children and take action when needed.
• Acceptable Use: All pupils, staff, and visitors must agree to our Acceptable Use Policy before accessing school ICT systems.
• Monitoring & Filtering: We use secure systems to monitor internet use and block inappropriate content.
• Social Media & School Website: Staff follow strict guidelines when using social media and publishing content online. Pupil images are only used with parental consent
  
  

Support for Parents

We encourage parents to:

• Talk to their children about online safety.
• Monitor their child’s internet use at home.
• Use trusted resources such as:
  • UK Safer Internet Centre
  • Childnet International
  • Disrespect Nobody

Regular updates and tips are shared via our e-safety newsletter.