At Tree Tops we understand the vital and exciting role the internet plays in the education of our pupils both in school and at home. Although a fantastic resource, the use of the Internet can of course also bring risks. We take the issue of Online Safety very seriously and we work with our pupils in school to help them understand the dangers and learn how to keep themselves safe. The posters below are displayed in classes and the rules are regularly discussed with the children by class teachers. Click on the links below to print off your own copies for home.
Be safe online for 4 years old up to 7 years old.
Stay safe online for 7 years old up to 11 years old.
Stay smart online this is used with our oldest pupils in transition to secondary school.
We have extensive security measures in place, which are constantly monitored both internally and externally, to prevent our pupils from coming into any potential danger or accessing unsuitable material. Lessons are taught from Reception upward explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe when using the internet and working with technology. See below for an overview of the Online Safety coverage that we teach in our computing curriculum.
Online Safety policies and procedures
Think U Know website for parents and carers
Digital Parenting Interactive Magazine
Childnet with separate sections for children and parents
Parents supporting young people online
CBBC have created a site called CBBC Stay Safe
An informative website supporting children with digital safety
Keeping children safe online whilst playing computer games.
For further information please click on the following links UK Safer Internet and ParentZone, making the internet work for families.
Information about Facebook
Facebook’s terms and conditions state that all users must be 13 years or older and as such we strongly recommend that parents do not allow their children to have their own personal profiles online. Possible risks for children under 13 using Facebook may include:
We feel it important to point out to parents the risks of underage use of such sites, so you can make an informed decision as to whether to allow your child to have a profile or not. These profiles will have been created away from school and sometimes by a child, their friends, siblings or even parents. We will take action (such as reporting under aged profiles) if a problem comes to our attention that involves the safety or wellbeing of any of our children. We are however aware that many children do use such sites and it is possible that by banning access and removing children’s’ technology may mean that children do not feel able to raise any concerns or problems encountered with parents/carers or adults in school. It is also important that parents/carers are aware that whilst filtering tools or parental controls are very useful in keeping children safe online, they are not always effective and children may still access unsuitable content. However, if you should decide to allow your child to have a Facebook profile we strongly advise you to be aware of the potential risks posed to your child.
You may want to consider the following points:
Make sure your child understands the following rules:
We recommend that all parents visit CEOPs Think U Know website for more information on keeping your child safe online. Think U Know – Internet safety
Further advice and information can also be found at Kent County Council online safety and Kent Police Internet Safety.
"The pupil premium funding and sports premium funding are used to good effect." Ofsted 2017
"Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and make good progress." Ofsted 2017
"Safeguarding is effective. Systems to keep pupils safe are robust" Ofsted 2017
"The curriculum provides good opportunities for pupils to learn across a range of subjects. British values are promoted effectively." Ofsted 2017
"Good teaching in Year 5 and Year 6 ensures that most pupils catch up and make expected progress in a range of subjects by the end of key stage 2." Ofsted 2017
"Pupils’ personal development, behaviour and welfare are good. Pupils behave well and have good manners. They demonstrate a strong understanding of tolerance and respect." Ofsted 2017
"Leaders, governors and the trust have a strong understanding of the school’s effectiveness. Their recent actions are ensuring that the school is improving quickly." Ofsted 2017
“Pupils speak highly about the quality of education they receive. They are very loyal to the Academy, each other and the staff. They appreciate the support they receive to do their best. Pupils’ conduct around the Academy and in class is excellent.”
“Teachers provide highly detailed and effective feedback on a regular basis so that pupils know what they need to do to improve. Pupils regularly respond to marking to ensure they improve upon their understanding. Pupils are now given more opportunities to complete their work fluently and at greater length. Good progress is strongly evident across the books surveyed.”
“Books are well presented and demonstrate that pupils take pride in their work. They contain a varied number of tasks and activities for pupils.”
“Systems to keep pupils safe are rigorous. They feel safer because behaviour has improved and there are good opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe in different situations.”
“As a result of the senior leaders’ determination and attention to detail, the quality of education has improved, aspirations have been raised and staff morale is high.”