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.

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

Digital Teaching and Learning Strategy

Bromsgrove School is moving into the second year of its ‘Digital Teaching and Learning Strategy’. 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.  To quote our mission statement, Bromsgrove School prides itself in providing an education which ‘responds to global change while retaining core values’. We have found that allowing pupils access to suitable devices in the classroom has supported and enhanced their educational experience.

All pupils are expected to have a suitable portable digital device to work on in lessons, with the capacity to use a stylus. Increasingly common in leading schools, this  BYOD plan allows for a degree of personal choice for families when choosing a suitable device, whilst still ensuring that all pupils are guaranteed the best possible learning environment. Their teachers will build on pupils’ existing skills, ensuring they are not only proficient in using core applications, but also master essential skills needed to manage their digital lives and workflows in the years ahead.

We have worked with our in-house IT support partner to offer options, which include an education discount. The options are available by clicking this link. 

There is no obligation or requirement to purchase the device using this option, many of you will already have devices that will meet your child’s needs for the new academic year. However we do require pupils to have access to a stylus. This can be achieved by purchasing a graphic drawing tablet at a modest cost.

Whatever device your child uses, the recommended specifications for use in School are as follows:

• A device operating Microsoft Windows OS
• 6+ hours of battery life but 8+ hours preferred as battery life tends to degrade over time and may require charging throughout the day
• Intel Core i5 Processor or AMD Ryzen 7 Series Processor.
• 8GB or more Memory
• 128GB or more Storage (SSD/NVMe)
• Windows 11
• Minimum Screen Size 11inches
• Stylus – this could be achieved by purchasing a graphics drawing tablet which would complement a laptop that does not have a stylus or is touch screen.
  
  

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.