Behaviour, Anti-bullying and E-Safety

Behaviour

We want life at school to be enjoyable for every pupil. Pupils should be able to appreciate their lessons and make friends in a calm, friendly environment. We want to encourage good behaviour and discourage behaviour that undermines learning or confidence between pupils or pupils and staff.

We acknowledge good behaviour with praise and great behaviour with real rewards. We will impose consistent, clear and unavoidable sanctions for unacceptable behaviour. We will ensure that, whenever possible, pupils understand the consequences of choosing not to follow the behaviour policy and ensure that opportunities exist for pupils to learn to manage their behaviour in order to develop their moral compass.

Behaviour Policy (319.42 KB)

How we ensure the school is a safe and supportive environment for all

Anti-bullying

At our Academy we have a policy of prevention. Preventing bullying is far easier than responding to incidents when they occur. To prevent bullying, we promote a common anti-bullying approach in which we are supportive of each other, provide positive role models and shared values, and are clear that we will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour.

If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with immediately by the member of staff who has been approached. We will record a clear account of the incident and share this with the parent/carer and the Head of School. We will support affected pupils by offering immediate and continuous support with a member of staff of their choice, working to restore self-esteem and confidence. We'll work with pupils guilty of bullying by discussing what happened and explaining why it was wrong, understanding why they became involved, and creating a strategy for change together with the pupil's parent/carer.

If you are concerned that your child could be experiencing bullying, please let us know as soon as you can and we will work together to resolve the situation.

Anti-Bullying Policy (227.39 KB)

How we deal with incidents of bullying and our bullying prevention strategies

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Ark Charter Academy – E-Safety

Website – Digital Safety

At Ark Charter Academy we take the online safety of our children seriously. On this page you will find several helpful documents with advice on keeping your children safe online, we’d recommend taking a look. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact our safeguarding team.

Our pupils are growing up in a world of ever-changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology is a largely positive aspect of modern life, we cannot ignore the risks that can be associated.

Throughout school we aim to teach children:

about the impact of cyber-bullying and what to do if they have been affected.

to be vigilant when communicating online recognising that people may not always be who they say they are and to be sensible about what they share.

to tell an adult they trust if something is upsetting them.

to question the reliability of information given through a web based source.

to search responsibly for information while using internet browsers.

We understand that much of our pupil's use of the internet will occur at home, away from the school filters.

Monitoring and Filtration Systems

At Ark Charter Academy we use the following systems to ensure our children are safe when they are using in school hardware and their one-one issued Chromebook and are online.

What is SENSO?

Senso is a cloud-based system that collects and analyses data from pupils' internet activity on their Chromebook use at home and at school. This data includes websites visited, time spent on websites, and the types of searches conducted. Senso uses this data to identify potential online safety risks, such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and exposure to harmful websites. Senso is a comprehensive tool that helps us monitor and enhance our online safety policies for pupils. Senso is now installed on all our pupil’s Chromebook devices and is live.

This is in line with our current ‘Parent Loan Agreement”: The school will monitor all activity on this device, and you must agree that you will not carry out or permit any activity that constitutes ‘unacceptable use’ as agreed in the acceptable use guidance, the online safety policy and remote education guidance.

How else do we protect students online?

The schools firewall and web filtering solution is all provided by LGFL

All client machines and servers have Sophos Central Anti Virus installed.

The schools email platform is provided by Google which covered by it own internal spam protection platform.

The schools backup solution is Arcserve which is provided by Dataspire.

Senso is used to track students

Useful resources and links

Below are a list of useful websites, advice and resources that you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child.

Thinkuknow http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Since 2006, it aims to ensure that everyone has access to this practical information – children, young people, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them.

Internet Matters https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/esafety-leaflets-resources/

A comprehensive web resource with a wide array of tips and advice on how to navigate the online world with your child. Some of their guidance we attach below but you can find even more by visiting the link.

National Online Safety https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/platform-guides/

National Online Safety's mission is to make the internet a safer place for children. They aim to do this by equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise. The link above provides up to date information about a wide variety of social media apps and platforms your child might be using.

NSPCC http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/

The NSPCC are the first to admit that the internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe? That’s where the NSPCC come in. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, their tools and advice will help you keep your child safe.

Childnet http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers

Childnet International is a registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people. Packed with resources it is a great resource for parents.

CEOP http://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) is part of the National Crime Agency and their website can be used to report if you are worried about online abuse or the way someone is communicating online.

BBC https://www.bbc.com/ownit

The BBC have a website and app called Own It. The website has a lot of content for children to help them navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most.

SafetoNet https://safetonet.com/

SafeToNet is technology that educates children “in-the-moment” as they use their device. It is a safeguarding assistant that helps them become responsible and safe digital citizens. Its power lies in a smart keyboard that detects risks in real-time. It steers children away from trouble by filtering harmful outgoing messages before they can be sent and any damage can be done.

Your child, social media, gaming and streaming

The number of apps and social media channels your child could be exposed to grow all the time, as does an app's functionality. We recommend you visit Net Aware to read the latest and most current advice on over 70 apps to ensure you know what they do, how you can limit their features as well as recommended age restrictions.

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/

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