To report safeguarding concerns, please see our safeguarding page for guidance.
In today’s increasingly technological world, people of all ages spend more time using technology for learning, work and recreation. At Longfield Academy, we embrace technology in our classroom, and use it as a tool to educate and innovate. We also strive to ensure students are well prepared for life beyond the academy, where technology will undoubtedly play a major role.
Online Safety Curriculum
Our students follow a tailored online safety curriculum as part of their tutor times, which will develop their understanding of how to use technology appropriately and safely. We follow the age-related framework devised by the United Kingdom Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS). The framework consists of eight aspects:
- Self image and identity
- Online relationships
- Online reputation
- Online bullying
- Managing online information
- Health, well-being and lifestyle
- Privacy and security
- Copyright and ownership
Other Useful Resources
CEOP Safety Centre
Police website with the facility to report concerns.
ThinkUKnow
CEOP’s education centre with a wealth of resources of young people and their parents/carers.
UK Safer Internet Centre
EU funded website with resources for parents/carers and young people about a range of online issues.
Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
An organisation dedicated to the prevention of online child sexual exploitation (CSE).
In addition to the above, you may find the following resources useful:
- Childnet
- Internet Matters
- NSPCC Online Safety Guide
- Protecting Children from Online Hate, Extremism and Fake News
- Report Harmful Content