E -Safety Charter for

Children and Young People, Parents, Carers and Schools

This is what our School Council representatives in the TLP have worked on and suggested

Safer Internet 2013 film

The TLP E-safety Charter

Is the result of a collaboration of School Council representatives from Taunton Schools.It is a reflection of the discussions they had about what messages they wanted to get over to children, young people, schools and parents about the part everyone should play in helping all children in Taunton to feel safe in cyberspace.They recognise that internet technologies need to be used in a safe and responsible way, and felt that everyone needs to respect the Rights we have to use internet technology safely and take Reponsibility to practise respectful, appropriate online behaviour.

Taunton Learning PartnershipE-Safety Charter

‘’Technology enhances learning, and schools and colleges can do much to ensure students get the most from it, by encouraging responsible online behaviour. Involving children and young people in the development of their school’s e-safety policy can minimise risk and embed important principles’’ DFE 2012

United Nations Rights of the ChildIn 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of who they are, or where they are from.

Human rights are founded on respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, regardless of race, gender, language, religion, opinions, wealth or ability and therefore apply to every human being everywhere.

The Convention recognises the human rights of children, defined as any person under the age of 18. It is the only international human rights treaty which includes civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It sets out in detail what every child needs to have for a safe, happy and fulfilled childhood.

The CRC is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history. It enshrines specific child rights in international law, defining universal principles and standards for the status and treatment of children worldwide.

Article 17 (Access to information; mass media): Children have the right to get information that is important to their health and well-being. Governments should encourage mass media – radio, television, newspapers and Internet content sources – to provide information that children can understand and to not promote materials that could harm children. Mass media should particularly be encouraged to supply information in languages that minority and indigenous children can understand. Children should also have access to children’s books. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need

Article 29 (Goals of education):Children’s education should develop each child’s personality, talents and abilities to the fullest. It should encourage children to respect others, human rights and their own and other cultures. It should also help them learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people. Children have a particular responsibility to respect the rights their parents, and education should aim to develop respect for the values and culture of their parents.

Article 36 (Other forms of exploitation): Children should be protected from any activity that takes advantage of them or could harm their welfare and development.

Article 34 (Sexual exploitation):Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Article 31 (Leisure, play and culture):Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities.

Article 19 (Protection from all forms of violence): Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally. Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after

Article 18 (Parental responsibilities; state assistance): Both parents share responsibility for bringing up their children, and should always consider what is best for each child. Governments must respect the responsibility of parents for providing appropriate guidance to their children – the Convention does not take responsibility for children away from their parents and give more authority to governments. It places a responsibility on governments to provide support services to parents, especially if both parents work outside the home.

United Nations Rights of the

Child Key articles considered in the

TLP E-safety Charter

RightTo expect all ICT

and internet users to sign up to and follow the

school e-safety policy.

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Observe the law: not to break copyright, illegally share files, hack into websites or other peoples accountsTo read and adhere to any website’s terms and conditions of use.

Ensure safe filters are activated.

RightTo be safe when

using the internet and electronic media to learn and

communicate.To be free from cyber

bullying and grooming.To be advised and supported by parents and schools about

internet safety.

To keep personal data andpasswords private. Not to give any information about myself, my family or friends when I am online.

To use social networks responsibly.Not to upload or post inappropriate, offensive or illegal content , pictures or videos to my own or other online spaces.

To discuss, monitor and review our e-safety policy on a regular basis.

Ensure that, pupils are taught about the

potential risks associated with the use of internet and mobile

technologies and how to be safe.

To provide opportunities to inform and educate parents.

RightTo keep

children safe when using the internet and

mobile phones and establish ground rules.

To keep ourselves informed about internet safety.

To know who our children communicate with and what they are doing on the computer.

To monitor and limit time spent on games and social networking.

To recognise changes in children’s behaviour which may be the result of cyber-bullying or grooming and address them.

To work with the school to uphold their e-safety policy.

To ensure that pupils and staff feel able and safe to report all e-safety concerns and they will be dealt with sensitively and effectively.

To recognise that games can be addictive. To play games which are age appropriate, with people I know, for an agreed period of time.

To ensure I act responsibly when surfing the net.If I think my parents or teachers would be unhappy about a site I visit then I should not be there. To ask if I am not sure. To report offensive sites . Remember not everything on the www is true.

To treat people the way I expect to be treated – be polite and respectful. Not to arrange to meet people I meet on the internet as they may not be who they say.

If I receive any offensive or threatening calls, texts or images I will keep them and show a responsible adult. Know that If I send or pass on this kind of information I could be prosecuted.

To have permission to shop online and use bank cards to pay.

Connect with Respect

We in the Taunton Learning Partnership accept that if we exercise the Rights we

must practise the Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

RightTo expect

everyone to use computers and

the internet sensibly.

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To knowthere are laws about downloading music and films from the internet..

To ensure safe settings are in use.

RightTo be safe, happy and confident

when using computers, the internet

and phones.

To be helped to be safe by parents and schools when using

computers, the internet and phones.

To keep information about myself, my family or friends private when I am online. To only share passwords with parents and adults at school

To use the internet responsibly.Not to put unkind pictures or words online. To let parents know who I talk to online.

To make sure all adults know how to keep children safe online.

To teach children how to be safe when using computers and the internet.

To help parents keep their children safe online.

RightTo know that

children are safe when using the internet and

set ground rules.

To find out about internet safety.

To know what their children are doing on the computer.

To ensure children don’t spend too much time on the computer or games.

To talk to their children about things which might upset them when online.

To work with the school to keep their child safe online.

To make sure children know what to do if something online makes them feel unhappy.

To only play games which are for my age group and only play with people I know.To agree with my parents how long I can play computer games for.

To ensure I act responsibly when surfing the net.

To let my parents and teachers know which websites I visit.

To tell an adult if I see something online that I think is wrong or upsetting.

To treat people the way I expect to be treated. To always be polite and respectful. Not to arrange to meet people I meet on the internet as they may not be who they say.

To tell an adult if I receive any upsetting or scary calls , texts or pictures.

Not to say, send or pass on anything upsetting or scary..

To haveyour parents with you if you buy anything online.

We in the Taunton Learning Partnership accept that if we exercise the Rights we

must practise the Responsibilities

Connect with Respect

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Taunton Learning Partnership E-Safety Charter

We, in signing this charter, agree on behalf of our school community that we are aware of the rights we have in providing and using internet and mobile technology and we accept the responsibilities we have if we

wish to exercise those rights as laid out in the Taunton Learning Partnership E-safety Charter.

Signed School Council Representative

Headteacher National Safer Internet Day 5th February 2013

The children and young people within the Taunton Learning Partnership of schools recognise that in todays high-tech, digital world there is a need to ensure that they are able to take full advantage of the technology available to them and ask that our schools and

parents ensure that we are fully equipped to do so safely and confidently.

The children and young people of Taunton have drawn up this charter which outlines their rights to use and access internet technology and accept that they have responsibilities to behave respectfully when using this technology and learn to keep

themselves safe.

This means that Schools, Parents and Carers recognise that children and young people have the right to safely communicate and access online information important to their education and wellbeing and recognise that with that right comes a responsibility to

educate, support and help them be safe.