Digital Online Information
Bromsgrove's ‘Digital Teaching and Learning Strategy’ ensures that we are providing an education which ‘responds to global change while retaining core values’. We have monitored the roll out of the plan carefully and are extremely pleased with the benefits that BYOD ('Bring Your Own Device') has given to our pupils. We have found that allowing pupils access to suitable devices in the classroom has supported and enhanced their educational experience.
Pupils of Bromsgrove School have free access to the Microsoft Office 365 package, which is compatible with Apple devices. portal.office.com The expectation is that pupils will use this suite in lessons for assignments. Pupils will be supported through academic lessons and additional training to make effective use of their device to support their learning.
To view the associated documents, please click the links on the right hand side.
To access the information about buying your own device, please click here.
Online Safety
At Bromsgrove, we are educating students to stay safe online and to be aware of their digital identity. At the start of the Michaelmas Term, all students are introduced to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) through tutor time and discussions frequently take place on ways to stay safe online.
Digital Safety is a complex area and it is very fast moving. We are supporting parents by signposting certain websites and news articles that will help them to understand some of the pitfalls that children may face in their digital lives. The School has an Online Safety Team that meet regularly to ensure that all sections of the School are kept up to date on issues regarding Online Safety. Parental updates will be posted on this section of the website.
If you have any questions about online safety at Bromsgrove, please contact Mrs Holden (Deputy Head Teaching) - jholden@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
CEOP
CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.
You can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone you know in real life, or someone you have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and we will do everything we can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online.
Are you being bullied?
CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if you’re being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence right now you can speak to Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online – no worry is too big or too small.
Documents for Pupils
Acceptable Use Policy:
- EYFS (Pre-Prep)
- KS1 (Pre-Prep)
- Pre-Prep Parent Information
- Years 3-4
- Years 5-6
- Years 7-8
- Senior School
Staying Safe Online:
- Pre-Prep
- Years 3-4
- Years 5-6
- Years 7-8
- Senior School
Online Safety Resources
- https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/
- Young People and Screen Time
- Privacy and Safety Checklist
- Online Safety Guide for Parents