At Kelmscott, we work to ensure students know what they need to do to stay safe using computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices. This is called e-safety. The links have been designed to help parents and carers support our work and ensure that all young people in our care use technology responsibly and stay safe when they are online.

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What to do if you believe your child is a victim of cyberbullying?

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Cyberbullying, like any other type of bullying, is not tolerated at Kelmscott School. If you feel your child has been a victim of cyberbullying, please contact their Head of Year. If possible, keep evidence of what has happened. Your child's Head of Year can advise you on how to do this.

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How to start a conversation about E-Safety with your child?

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Talking to your child about E-Safety work they have done at school is a good way to find out what they know about staying safe on the internet. E-Safety week takes place every year at school assemblies address digital footprints, how to stay safe online and cyberbullying. You could start a conversation by asking, 'What did you learn from the E-Safety assembly?' or 'What have you learned about E-Safety in your ICT lessons?'.​

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Bedtime and safety advice

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In order to learn effectively, young people need a good night's sleep. We advise parents to make sure that their children are not using electronic equipment  (e.g. computer games, games consoles,  tablets, laptops, and mobile phones) when they should be sleeping. Mobile phones constantly send out electromagnetic signals whether or not they are being used to make calls. As their brains are still developing, young people should not sleep with mobile phones under their pillows, or near their heads. Neither should they use phones or portable devices whilst they are plugged into the mains.

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