Internet Safety Policy
Quality Policy Statement:
Policy Overview:
Beautiful Beginning Academy recognizes the importance of ensuring a safe and secure online environment for our students and staff. Our Internet Safety Policy is based on best practices from international schools and is designed to promote responsible and secure Internet use within our school community.
Key Components:
1. Internet Safety Education:
We are committed to providing comprehensive internet safety education, including:
– Offering age-appropriate lessons and discussions on responsible online behaviour.
– Teaching students about the risks and consequences of online activities, including cyberbullying and sharing personal information.
-Encouraging critical thinking and media literacy skills to help students assess the credibility of online information.
2. Responsible Use:
We expect all members of the school community to use the internet responsibly by:
– Respecting intellectual property rights and copyright.
– Refraining from cyberbullying, harassment, or any form of harmful online behaviour.
– Protecting personal and sensitive information and practising digital citizenship.
3. Filtering and Monitoring:
To ensure a safe online environment, we will implement filtering and monitoring measures to prevent access to inappropriate content and to monitor online activities within the school network.
4. Data Privacy:
We will protect the privacy of students, parents, and staff by complying with data protection regulations and securing sensitive information collected online.
5. Reporting and Response:
We encourage the reporting of any online safety concerns by students, staff, and parents. We will respond promptly to address and resolve reported issues, including incidents of cyberbullying and harassment.
6. Password Security:
We will educate students and staff about password security and best practices for creating and managing strong, unique passwords to protect their online accounts.
7. Safe Online Environment:
We are dedicated to creating a safe and positive online environment by:
– Encouraging positive online behaviour, respect, and empathy.
– Promoting digital citizenship and netiquette among students.
– Encouraging the responsible use of social media and other online platforms.
8. Professional Development:
We will provide professional development for staff to ensure they are well informed about the latest internet safety practices and technologies.
9. Parental Involvement:
We will actively involve parents in understanding and promoting internet safety practices and provide them
with resources to help keep their children safe online.
10. Policy Review:
This Internet Safety Policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with