Technology is now ubiquitous in the classroom and innovative use of new technologies has the capacity to inspire and support learning, engage learners and create opportunities to stretch the most talented and support the most disadvantaged. However, technology must be used safely, securely and responsibly to protect both pupils and staff. Last year OFSTED published new e-safety guidelines and all inspections will now ensure that schools have policies and strategies in place to protect pupils and staff and deal with e-safety issues as they occur. All teaching and non-teaching staff must be able to recognise e-safety concerns and a clear process of reporting concerns should be in place, with one member of staff designated ‘e-safety officer’. The 2014 computing curriculum programmes of study will also require pupils be taught appropriate and responsible use of technologies, how to protect their online identity, how to recognise inappropriate content and how to report e-safety concerns. With these changes in mind teachers will want to ensure they have appropriate e-safety strategies in place and are ready to embed e-safety into the new curriculum. Why Attend?
This informative and practical training course will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of e-safety and offer practical tools and tips to ensure a safe and secure learning environment
Objectives:
- By the end of the day delegates will:
- Understand how to implement social networking in a safe and secure way
- Gain informative insights into Ofsted inspection requirements
- Learn how to implement an effective E-Safety Policy
- Understand the importance of parental engagement
- Know how to embed E-Safety into the curriculum
Speaker:
Mr Alan Mackenzie - Training Consultant
Alan Mackenzie has worked with hundreds of schools and others across the country in the area of e-safety; a CEOP Ambassador and associate member of UKCCIS he has extensive experience advising at all levels from governance, strategy and policy to empowering individual groups of students, staff and parents. Alan is a strong believer that e-safety is an enabler in schools; by understanding and managing risk, schools can truly innovate with technology without the fear of e-safety risk.