Letters

NOS Parent Letter

A small group of students are pictured conversing with each other in the Library area in the academy building. One is seen carrying a Chromebook laptop in her hands as she speaks.
13
Sep

Dear Parents & Carers,

Online Safety

The online world is posing an ever-increasing risk to children, and it is important that schools, parents and carers work together to take an active role in teaching children about online dangers.  Learning how to act safely when using the internet is an incredibly important part of safeguarding our children.

As you may already know, The Halley Academy has shown our commitment to protecting our pupils online by working with National Online Safety – providing resources for all Parents and Carers. 

The resources include Parents & Carers courses (presented by Myleene Klass), online video resources and weekly guides covering a huge range of topics, including:

·         Online Relationships

·         Fake Profiles & Social Bots

·         Online Bullying

·         Online Grooming

·         Child Sexual Exploitation

·         Sexual Harassment & Violence

·         Sexting

·         Live Streaming

·         Online Identity

·         Screen Addiction

·         Online Challenges

·         Overspending

·         Social Media Platforms

 ·         Online Gambling

·         Radicalisation, Terrorism & Extremism

·         Age Inappropriate Content

·         Copyright & Ownership

·         Hacking

·         Fake News

·         Online Fraud

·         Online Reputation

·         Personal Data

·         Pornography

·         Targeted Adverts & Pop-Ups

·         The Dark Web

·         Games & Trends

If you have not previously done so, you can create your account by following  https://nationalonlinesafety.com/enrol/the-halley-academy and completing your details.  When you are set up, you must set ‘Parent/Carer’ as your user type. 

You can access National Online Safety online via any device – including via their brand-new smartphone app. To download the app, please go to:

Answers to frequently asked questions and customer service can be accessed at https://helpdesk.thenationalcollege.co.uk/helpcentre.

The Halley Academy is committed to being awarded the National Online Safety Accreditation for the 4th year in a row. As part of our programme of Continued Professional Development staff have already completed a range of certified courses and engaged with webinars this academic year. As part of the award accreditation parental/carer engagement is required and I would request that when you have created your account that you complete one of the courses highlighted below in order for The Halley Academy to receive this year’s award. Once you are signed up, please complete the most appropriate certification. 

The Halley Academy also sends out weekly National Online Safety guides about online safety to all of our parents and carers.

If you have any questions regarding online safety or safeguarding issues then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our safeguarding team.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

 

We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible, although please note that the email addresses are not monitored all of the time.  

If your concern is an emergency and there is a risk of harm to self or others then please contact the police immediately.

 Yours faithfully

Karen Cronin | Head of Easley School (Vice Principal/DSL)