At MEA we want our students to access the digital world in a safe and responsible way. The internet and online technologies are an important part of children’s lives at home and school, providing great opportunities for learning, communicating, playing and creating. As we know, these technologies can be helpful but sometimes overwhelming for parents and students. We want to ensure everyone knows how to stay safe online.
Here at MEA we deliver both an ICT curriculum to Years 7 & 8, and a Fantastic Futures curriculum to all years. Students learn how to stay safe online and how to communicate with one another.
In addition, the academy employs a multi-layered internet filtering system to ensure that students are protected from coming into contact with unsuitable content.
As a parent or student you may wish to think about staying safe online as four different aspects.
https://www.google.co.uk/safetycenter/everyone/start/password/
Below are some great websites to help students and parents get the most out of your technology, use the internet responsibly and to keep you and those you care about safe on the internet.
Help and advice from the National Crime Agency. This site deals with information about sexual abuse and exploitation of young people and offers advice, explains what to do if you are concerned and explains how to report concerns to CEOP Command (formerly Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
Blocking and Reporting on Social Media
Kidscape - help and advice if your child is being or has been bullied online
Internet Matters - online safety advice for secondary school parents
Digital Resilience Toolkit - practical tips for parents of 11-13 year olds