E-Safety

E-Safety at Coombe Hill Junior School

At Coombe Hill we want pupils to use technology with confidence, curiosity and care. Keeping children safe online is a key part of our safeguarding work and we teach pupils how to make safe choices, think critically and behave responsibly when using digital tools both in and beyond school.

Our approach to E-Safety

We take a whole school approach to E-Safety which includes:

• secure and well managed technology across the school

• clear policies and procedures that outline expectations and responsibilities

• a comprehensive E-Safety curriculum for pupils and regular training for staff
  
  

Online safety is taught through computing, PSHE and assemblies so children learn how to stay safe, respect others online and understand what to do if something worries them. Pupils use Chromebooks regularly as part of their learning so E-Safety is woven into everyday teaching.

Monitoring and filtering

We use high quality monitoring and filtering tools provided by LGfL and our IT provider, Eduthing. These systems help protect pupils from harmful content and allow us to respond quickly if concerns arise. Staff are trained to supervise online activity and support pupils to use the internet safely and responsibly.

Working together with families

Online safety works best when school and families work together. We encourage families to talk to their children about safe internet use and to set up appropriate filters and parental controls at home. Open conversations help children develop good habits and feel confident to speak up if something online does not feel right.

LGfL ParentSafe is a helpful resource for families. It offers clear guidance on setting up devices, managing privacy settings and supporting children to stay safe online.

Further information

For detailed information about our online safety procedures please see our E-Safety Policy. You can also view our Computing curriculum roadmap to see how digital safety is taught across the year groups.

If you have any concerns about your child’s online activity or would like support with E-Safety at home, please contact the inclusion or safeguarding team.

For more information about our E-Safety practices, please see our Policy

We have just started using the Safer Schools App, which has lots of resources for pupils and parents. See the details below for installing the app on your device:

Below, you will find some helpful tips on monitoring a range of popular apps that junior aged children may use. Please be aware that many of these apps have age restrictions above the age of our 7-11 aged pupils, normally 13+. so should NOT be using them. As with all usage of online apps, understanding and monitoring of your child's devices using these apps is vital.