At St Bartholomew’s C of E Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils, parents, and staff are able to use modern technology safely, responsibly, and positively.

The aim of our e‑safety provision is to create a secure digital environment where children can learn, explore, and communicate while understanding how to stay safe online. We recognise that technology plays a vital role in education and everyday life, and we actively encourage its use as a powerful learning tool.

Our Approach to E‑Safety

We aim to:

• Provide a safe and protected online environment for all pupils
• Educate children to become responsible, respectful digital citizens
• Promote positive behaviour and safe interaction when using online and tablet technologies
• Support parents and carers in understanding online safety issues

Teaching and Learning

E‑safety is taught through:

• Computing lessons using the Teach Computing Curriculum

• Discrete, stand‑alone lessons
• Embedded discussions across the wider curriculum

Our teaching is closely aligned with the Education for a Connected World Framework, which sets out the digital knowledge and skills children and young people need to develop as they grow. This includes learning about:

• Online relationships and communication
• Privacy and security
• Managing online information
• Digital wellbeing
• Respectful and responsible online behaviour

Lessons are delivered in an age‑appropriate and progressive way, ensuring that children build understanding as they move through the school.

Working in Partnership with Parents

We believe that online safety is most effective when schools and families work together. We:

• Share guidance and advice with parents
• Provide updates and resources when new online safety concerns arise
• Encourage parents to reinforce safe online behaviours at home
• Use PCSOs from West Midlands police to reinforce messages

A Safe Digital Culture

Our commitment to e‑safety supports our wider safeguarding responsibilities and reflects our school values. By educating pupils about safe technology use, we help them develop the skills and confidence to navigate the online world responsibly, both now and in the future.

If you have any concerns or would like further information about how we support e‑safety at St Bart’s, please contact the school office, speak to your child’s class teacher or speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). 

CBBC - Children's guide to staying safe online
This guide written by CBBC gives 8 top tips for staying safe online:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/help-me-out-staying-safe-online

​CEOP
CEOP is the organisation for Child Exploitation and Online Protection.  It contains a range of information about keeping yourself or a child you know, safe from child sexual exploitation.  You can also report anything that has made you feel uncomfortable on the COP website.
https://ceop.police.uk/

Childnet International
Childnet International is a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
https://www.childnet.com

Coventry City Council
Be smart and stay safe online from Coventry City Council
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/onlinesafety

Digital Parenting

Digital Parenting is created for parents and school teachers to help them give children the life skills they need to thrive in the always-connected digital world.  We hope it will give you essential knowledge and help build your confidence as you guide your children through the challenges of life online.

There’s information and advice from experts, parents and teachers on a range of topics, including how to:

• teach your child digital resilience

• navigate the pitfalls of social media

• cope with online peer pressure

• manage your family’s screen time

• protect your family from cyber crime

• use parental controls and settings to stay safe

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/smart-living/digital-parenting/

Internet Matters
This website offers help for parents on how to keep their children safe online.  It is run in partnership with all of the big internet service providers, including BT, Sky and Virgin.
https://www.internetmatters.org

Pawsexplore
Pawsexplore is a safe search website that limits all searches to the most stringent security checks.  For use at home or in school, children can join the fun characters of Kelly and Robbie in their hunt for information!

http://www.pawsexplore.co.uk/

Social Media Video
This light hearted video demonstrates how social media behaviour would work in person, look in person and brings it all into perspective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDycZH0CA4I

South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)
A not-for-profit charitable trust, providing a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education, including support for safeguarding children online.  Here you will find innovation, expertise and multi-award winning tools.
https://swgfl.org.uk/

Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is also from CEOPS but has areas aimed at different age ranges using videos and top tips to make learning about internet safety fun.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre contains online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/

More specifically they have information on staying safe when using social network and similar sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Moshi Monsters, YouTube etc, these guides can be accessed here:
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/social-media-guides
 

Warwickshire County Council
Cyber Safety: Safeguarding Children in the Digital World.
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cybersafety