Online Safety
At Mount Pleasant, we place a strong emphasis on internet safety. It is essential that all children understand how to use the internet responsibly and access age-appropriate content.
Digital technologies are a key part of modern life and play an important role in both education and everyday experiences. Used effectively, the internet and digital tools can support learning, inspire creativity, and encourage meaningful discussion.
Our school is committed to helping pupils use the internet and related technologies safely and responsibly. We have a clear Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) in place to guide safe online behaviour.
While it isn’t possible to remove all risks completely, we believe that educating children is the most effective way to prepare them for the digital world. By teaching them how to recognise and respond to potential risks, we aim to build their confidence, resilience, and digital awareness.
As children progress through school, their use of technology naturally increases. While the digital world brings many benefits, it’s important that schools, parents, and pupils all work together to understand and manage potential online risks.
Acceptable Use Policy
Our student AUP will form part of the first lesson of Computing for each year group and will be regularly revisited with the children so that they understand the acceptable use of devices and technologies. Each teacher will read and explain this to their class, then every child will sign this. A copy of the signed AUP will be displayed in the classroom. Students will not be given online access or allowed to use the school devices before the AUP has been signed.
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