What is the School Council and e-Safety Group?
The School Council and e-Safety Group are involved with the continued development of online safety at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy.
What is inset provision?
All staff and students to receive regular and up-to-date training via PSHE, computing and within departments for students . INSET provision will be provided for school based staff. Students will receive age appropriate online safety information within the school curriculum which focusses on how to stay safe, protect themselves from harm and how to take responsibility for their own online safety and that of others.
What is a temporary ban on the use of all computer facilities at school?
A temporary ban on the use of all computer facilities at school until a discussion takes place with the Curriculum Area Leader of TAC and/or the Assistant Headteacher, Pastoral Care or Heads of Year.
What is the Internet?
The Internet provides instant access to a wealth of up‐to‐the minute information and resources from across the world, which would not ordinarily be available.
Is the internet a global resource?
The Internet is an invaluable global resource potentially available to anybody with a computer or Internet-enabled device. The network at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy will support Internet use and will allow students access to a wide range of information and resources. The Government is committed to use of the Internet in schools as a regular resource to support learning. We are, however, aware that some sites are inaccurate, defamatory, illegal or offensive and the following precautions will be taken when users log on to the Internet in school.
Who is responsible for website safety?
Website safety is the responsibility of the Network Manager or the designated member of staff.
The Virtue approach
The need to provide flexible access to school ICT resources is an important factor in delivering a flexible learning environment. The costs of setting up, securing and managing this access can be high if not approached in the right way.
Microsoft Remote Desktop
The Microsoft Remote Desktop App provides easy access to a variety of devices and platforms including Windows, Windows RT, iOS, Mac OS X and Android.
