E-Safety
‘’Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important’’
At the Matthew Arnold School School we recognise that technology plays an important role in the everyday lives of children, young people and adults. As they say, technology is the future. But here at Matthew Arnold we like to quote Bill Gates.
Our E-Safety Co-ordinator : scottl@matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk
Consequently, we endeavour to build in the use of new technologies in order to equip young people with the skills they will need to access life-long learning and employment. We are delighted to provide children with the opportunity to use a wide range of resources to deliver our curriculum. Inevitably however, the online world develops and changes at great speed. New opportunities, challenges and risks are appearing all the time. It is difficult to stay up to date with the latest devices, platforms, apps, trends and related threats. We understand the responsibility and importance of focusing on the underpinning knowledge and behaviours that can help students to navigate the online world safely and confidently regardless of the device, platform or app. Parents and carers may wish to continue this education at home.
To support you in this, we have collated a few important websites to refer to:
Vodafone : A guide to help your family live a better digital life
Internet matters.org : a safe digital world
