At Wolfreton, we believe that the use of technology is highly beneficial to the education of students. As well as technology, such as the internet, being used in a positive way for educational outcomes, we also acknowledge that there are many risks in associated with its use. Our philosophy is to educate young people to make the right choices when using the internet and to teach them how to be safe when using online technologies.

We have an Online Safety policy which is part of our safeguarding protocol. Please click here to view the Online Safety Policy.

As with all bullying, we will not tolerate cyber-bullying and therefore encourage young people and their parents to report any such issues to the school, either to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Pastoral Manager, Head of Year or form tutor. In addition, if there are any concerns in relation to any content which is on the internet or any persons who may be contacting young people, there is an option to report this online through clicking on the CEOP button.

CEOP’s Children and Young People’s programme; ‘Thinkuknow’, is used in schools nationwide to educate young people about how to stay safe online. Parents and carers, can play a fundamental role in this aspect of their child’s education. To stay up to date with further information and advice, please visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents to find information on:

• What are the risks posed to your child online?
• What can you do to protect your child?
• Where can you go if you are concerned?

We also include features on online safety and popular social media sites on the back page of our school newsletter. Please click here to view our newsletters.