Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy recognises that modern technology is an intrinsic part of modern-day life and our students use ICT extensively both in education and out of it. However, along with the opportunities that technology offers, it also brings with it problems and risks that all students and parents need to be aware of. Online Safety is of high priority at OBA.
The Digital Safeguarding Co-ordinator at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is Mr L Hussey who can be contacted directly using [email protected]. Some of the key online safety issues are summarised in the poster below (please click to download):
All students receive advice and guidance appropriate to their age as part of the Computer Science and Lessons for Life curriculum areas.
As a student of Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy you can download and use the Safer Schools App totally free of charge. This app is packed full of the latest information about the online world to keep you safe.
Here are some tips to keep you safe and protect your reputation:
Guides to using social media platforms safely from our partners at South West Grid for Learning can be found here: https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/checklists/