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Online Safety

We recognize the importance of equipping our students with the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. In an age where technology is a part of everyday life, we are committed to providing a comprehensive approach to online safety that involves students, staff, and parents. Through dedicated lessons, events, and resources, we aim to empower students to make informed decisions about their online behavior, while providing parents with the knowledge to support these efforts at home. Our school’s online safety program is designed not just to educate, but also to foster a culture of responsible internet use within the community. We believe in a partnership approach where teachers, parents, and students work together to address online risks and opportunities. By combining up-to-date curriculum content, staff training, and parental engagement, we strive to ensure that all members of our school community can enjoy the benefits of technology while minimizing potential risks.

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Our Efforts to Ensure Online Safety

💡 RSHE Curriculum Lessons:
Dedicated online safety education as part of our RSHE program.


💻 ICT Lessons:

Key eSafety lessons integrated into the ICT curriculum.

🎉 Assemblies and Events:
Safer Internet Day and regular assemblies to reinforce responsible digital behavior.

 

📚 Staff Training:
Ongoing training for staff and governors on the latest online safety practices.

 

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Guidance Evening:
Annual guidance evening to support parents in navigating online safety at home.

 

🔍 Internet Filtering and Monitoring:
Use of sophisticated filtering and monitoring tools, including Impero.

 

📜 Acceptable Use Policies:
Clear policies for students, staff, and parents to encourage responsible technology use.

 

🛡️ National Online Safety Subscription:
Access to up-to-date resources for staff and parents.

 

📵 Mobile Phone Policy:
Strict policy on mobile phone usage to reduce online risks.

 

📖 Regular Guidance for Parents and Students:
Keeping everyone informed with updated online safety practices throughout the year.

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Working Together to Keep Our Children Safe Online

We value the important role parents play in keeping children safe online. The actions taken at home to minimize risks are crucial in helping children behave responsibly online at school as well. By teaching children to manage online risks with their parents' support, they are more likely to reinforce these practices among their peers.

St John Fisher is committed to working in partnership with parents and relevant agencies to teach our children how to use the internet safely and responsibly.

If you have concerns about your child’s use of technology, please reach out to one of our safeguarding leads. If you come across anything online that concerns you, remember you can report it to CEOP. For further support, Parent Info, a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, provides valuable guidance for parents on keeping children safe online.

eSafety in the Computer Science Curriculum

In our Computer Science department, students are taught a variety of eSafety topics, including:

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Cyberbullying

Pupils learn about different forms of cyberbullying, its impact, and ways to prevent or address it, both for themselves and for others.

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Sexting

Pupils learn why it's important not to take or share sensitive images and what steps to take if they receive inappropriate content. We aim to dispel myths around this issue and provide relatable case studies to reinforce the importance of safety.

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Phishing, Spear Phishing & Smishing

Students are taught how to identify phishing emails, targeted spear phishing messages, and smishing (fraudulent text messages) to protect their information online.

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Grooming
Awareness

Pupils are also educated about grooming—understanding the stages, recognizing potential risks, and learning what to do if they feel unsafe. This lesson is reinforced with relatable scenarios, helping students better understand how to protect themselves.

National Online Safety

St John Fisher is now a National Online Safety accredited school, whose mission is to make the internet a safer place for children. They achieve this through equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise. Their CPD accredited training courses are all delivered through e-learning (distance learning), meaning that the learner can complete the course in their own time at their own pace.

This is free to all of our parents and only requires a profile to be set up.

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St John Fisher Catholic High School

Baytree Road, Wigan

WN6 7RN​​

Temporary Tel: 07498 388303 / 07961 979393

Email: enquiries@sjf.wigan.sch.uk

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