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What do Schools do?
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Bullying and Abuse |
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There are various techniques used to prevent/stop bullying and abuse which are adopted by schools.
Peer Group programs are set up in schools to encourage pupils to look out for younger pupils and support their peers.
Telling if a person is victimised is too afraid to tell the teacher, other pupils can tell and not be afraid of being accused of telling tales.
A no blame approach which emphasises a solution to the problem rather than punish the bully.
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Copyright |
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Schools actively discourage any kind of plagiarism or intellectual theft. Work that has been copied but not referenced will be marked down, and in some cases failed. |
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Homework |
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Schools give advice to pupils on relevant sites, some schools will also compile a list of good sites for their students. (see the curriculum yearbooks) |
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Paedophiles |
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Many schools ban chat rooms altogether because of the risks they present and how difficult it is to monitor. The schools filtering software can block chat, text and game sites |
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Pornography |
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Schools make use of the filtering software, that either blocks access to listed sites or only allows access to certain sites.
Schools also have a code of conduct for online use, these are signed by the carers, pupils and teachers. This explains what is acceptable online activity, and if the code is breached they are disabled from internet access for a period of time. |
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Privacy |
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All schools should have a policy in place which minimises the risks of children whose pictures are used on the school website. This should include never naming and individually pictured child and never using pictures of children in inappropriate situations.
Schools should always seek permission of the child's carers before using any images or promotional material. |
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Spam and Viruses |
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Some schools opt for a closed email system. This means that there are limited people using this email system, Or they can be given private email addresses through the school server, which are more secure and easier to monitor, than free webmail addresses such as hotmail. Some email services provide filtering it will recognise certain Words, phrases and attachments. |
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Safety Tips
Parents: Be aware of the main risks to children: unsuitable and offensive material or adults who seek to exploit children by making contact over the internet.
Never reveal any Personal Details
Always stay in a public area of a chat room, where everyone can see the conversation, where you should be safer.
Use moderated chat rooms
Never arrange to go alone to meet anyone you have met over the internet, If you do meet an online friend, take an adult with you and meet in a public place.
Use email address that do not have YOUR own name
If you feel uncomfortable with the questions or images:
TELL A GROWN UP
Make sure you set ground rules for the children's internet use.
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