e-Safety, the protection of children online, has been hitting a lot of headlines over the past few months both in the public and education sector. [testimonial_wrap] [testimonial]This is, quite simply, about how we protect our children and their innocence.[client_name] [/client_name][/testimonial] [/testimonial_wrap] Today, the Prime Minister, David Cameron has made a series of announcements that have […]
Child Internet Safety – thoughts on David Cameron’s Speech Read More »
There was a great article from TES today (31st Aug 2012) regarding internet filtering in scottish schools. The article quotes “…anger and frustration on the part of teachers – and a warning that by denying young people access to the kind of ICT to which they have easy access at home, schools are limiting the
A pragmatic view of internet filtering from the perspective of school and LA Read More »
Online safety incorporates many elements that I have blogged about in the past; technology is one of the elements which make up a toolkit to safeguard the child and to reduce the liability to the school. I have a number of years experience as a Service Manager at a local authority specifically in relation to
Dummies Guide to Internet Filtering Read More »
In previous posts I have talked about an e-Safety Toolbox. Only by the effective use of all these tools you will be able to mitigate against online safety safeguarding risks. Isn’t marketing wonderful? A sarcastic comment perhaps but quite frankly marketing is sometimes quite misleading; it is just a sales tool. Time and time again
Internet Filtering for Schools – Your e-Safety Solution (no it isn’t) Read More »
e-Safety is a vital set of tools primarily to protect children from harmful content and to empower children with the knowledge to stay safe whilst using digital technologies. So it comes as a surprise and a disappointment to see that the Department for Education are no longer accrediting online safety content management filters. In their
Online Safety Content Filtering – DfE dons blindfold Read More »
