At Hunton & Arrathorne Community Primary School, we recognise that e-safety is a crucial part of keeping children safe in today’s digital world. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils understand the potential risks and benefits of using technology and the internet. Protecting children from harmful and inappropriate online content, interactions, and behaviours is a priority, and we work closely with families to foster a safe and supportive environment both at school and at home.
Our approach to e-safety education is comprehensive and embedded throughout the school curriculum. Pupils learn about online safety not only during dedicated IT lessons but also as an integral part of our PSHE programme, following the nationally recognised SCARF curriculum. This ensures that children receive consistent, age-appropriate messages about how to stay safe online. For example, in Years 4 and 5, pupils explore the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to understand its impact and risks. Cyberbullying is addressed in Key Stage 2, equipping pupils with strategies to recognise and respond to harmful behaviour online.
As pupils progress through the school, they deepen their understanding of important digital safety concepts. Upper Key Stage 2 children learn about deepfakes and how to critically evaluate digital media, whilst also focussing on the significance of digital footprints and the long-term effects of their online actions. Additionally, pupils in Key Stage 2 are taught to identify and question fake news, helping them develop critical thinking skills in a digital age. Internet safety is a continuous theme from Reception through to Year 6, ensuring that every child gains the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely.
In each class, we use the SMART rules to teach pupils how to stay safe online and we monitor children’s understanding of this on an ongoing basis to ensure they are able to stay safe in an increasingly complex digital world
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