1. Children and Young People, Parents, Carers and Schools
E -Safety Charter
for
Children and Young People, Parents, Carers and Schools
This is what our School Council representatives in the TLP have worked on and suggested
Safer Internet 2013 film

2. The TLP E-safety Charter
Is the result of a collaboration of School Council representatives from Taunton Schools. It is a reflection of the discussions they had about what messages they wanted to get over to children, young people, schools and parents about the part everyone should play in helping all children in Taunton to feel safe in cyberspace. They recognise that internet technologies need to be used in a safe and responsible way, and felt that everyone needs to respect the Rights we have to use internet technology safely and take Reponsibility to practise respectful, appropriate online behaviour.

3. Taunton Learning Partnership E-Safety Charter
‘’Technology enhances learning, and schools and colleges can do much to ensure students get the most from it, by encouraging responsible online behaviour. Involving children and young people in the development of their school’s e-safety policy can minimise risk and embed important principles’’
DFE 2012

4. United Nations Rights of the Child
In 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of who they are, or where they are from. Human rights are founded on respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, regardless of race, gender, language, religion, opinions, wealth or ability and therefore apply to every human being everywhere. The Convention recognises the human rights of children, defined as any person under the age of 18. It is the only international human rights treaty which includes civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It sets out in detail what every child needs to have for a safe, happy and fulfilled childhood. The CRC is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history. It enshrines specific child rights in international law, defining universal principles and standards for the status and treatment of children worldwide.

5. Key articles considered in the
Article 17 (Access to information; mass media):
Children have the right to get information that is important to their health and well-being. Governments should encourage mass media – radio, television, newspapers and Internet content sources – to provide information that children can understand and to not promote materials that could harm children. Mass media should particularly be encouraged to supply information in languages that minority and indigenous children can understand. Children should also have access to children’s books.
Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need
Article 18 (Parental responsibilities; state assistance):
Both parents share responsibility for bringing up their children, and should always consider what is best for each child. Governments must respect the responsibility of parents for providing appropriate guidance to their children – the Convention does not take responsibility for children away from their parents and give more authority to governments. It places a responsibility on governments to provide support services to parents, especially if both parents work outside the home.
Article 19 (Protection from all forms of violence): Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally. Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after
Article 29 (Goals of education):
Children’s education should develop each child’s personality, talents and abilities to the fullest. It should encourage children to respect others, human rights and their own and other cultures. It should also help them learn to live peacefully, protect the environment and respect other people. Children have a particular responsibility to respect the rights their parents, and education should aim to develop respect for the values and culture of their parents.
United Nations
Rights of the Child
Key articles considered in the
TLP E-safety Charter
Article 36 (Other forms of exploitation):
Children should be protected from any activity that takes advantage of them or could harm their welfare and development.
Article 31 (Leisure, play and culture):
Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities.
Article 34 (Sexual exploitation):
Governments should protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.

6. Connect with Respect E- Safety Charter Schools
We in the Taunton Learning Partnership accept that if we exercise the Rights we must practise the Responsibilities
E- Safety
Charter
Ensure that,
pupils are taught about the
potential risks associated with
the use of internet and mobile technologies and how to be safe.
Children and Young People
Right
To expect all ICT and internet users to sign up to and follow the school
e-safety policy.
Social Media/
Networking
To provide opportunities to inform
and educate parents.
To discuss, monitor and review our
e-safety policy on a regular basis.
Gaming
To recognise
that games can be
addictive.
To play games which are age appropriate, with people I know, for an agreed period
of time.
To use social
networks responsibly.
Not to upload or post inappropriate, offensive or illegal content , pictures or videos to my own or other online spaces. To
ensure I
act responsibly
when surfing the net.
If I think my parents or
teachers would be
unhappy about a site I visit
then I should not be there.
To ask if I am not sure.
To report offensive sites .
Remember not everything
on the www is true.
Internet
browsing
To ensure that pupils and staff feel able and safe to report all e-safety concerns and they will be dealt with sensitively
and effectively.
To treat
people the way I
expect to be treated –
be polite and respectful.
Not to arrange to meet people I meet on the internet as they may not
be who they say.
Communicating
Right
To be safe when
using the internet and electronic media to learn and communicate.
To be free from cyber bullying and grooming.
To be advised and supported by parents and schools about internet safety.
Responsibilities
Parents & Carers
To work with the school to uphold their e-safety policy.
To keep personal data and
passwords private.
Not to give any information
about myself, my family or
friends when I
am online.
To keep
ourselves informed about internet safety.
Observe
the law: not to break copyright, illegally share files, hack into websites or other peoples accounts
To read and adhere to
any website’s terms
and conditions
of use.
To monitor and limit time spent on games and social networking.
Right
To keep
children safe when using the internet and mobile phones
and establish
ground rules.
Personal data
Music and file sharing-
If I receive
any offensive or
threatening calls, texts or
images I will keep them and
show a responsible adult.
Know that If I send or pass on
this kind of information I
could be prosecuted.
To recognise
changes in
children’s behaviour which may be the result
of cyber-bullying
or grooming and address them.
To have permission to shop online and use bank cards to pay.
Ensure safe filters are activated.
Responsibilities
To know who our children communicate with and what they are doing on the computer.
Mobile phones
Online shopping
Responsibilities
Connect with Respect

7. Connect with Respect E- Safety Charter Schools
We in the Taunton Learning Partnership accept that if we exercise the Rights we must practise the Responsibilities
E- Safety
Charter
To teach children
how to be safe when using computers and the internet.
Children and Young People
Right
To expect everyone to use computers and the internet sensibly.
Social Media
Gaming
To make sure all adults know how to keep children safe online.
To only play
games which are
for my age group and only play with people I know.
To agree with my parents how long I can play computer games for.
To use the
internet responsibly.
Not to put unkind pictures or words online.
To let parents know who
I talk to online.
To help
parents keep their children safe online. To
ensure I
act responsibly
when surfing the net.
To let my parents and
teachers know which
websites I visit.
To tell an adult if I see
something online that I think
is wrong or upsetting.
To treat
people the way I
expect to be treated.
To always be polite and
respectful.
Not to arrange to meet
people I meet on the
internet as they may not
be who they say.
Communicating
with others
To make sure children know
what to do if something online
makes them feel unhappy.
Right
To be safe, happy and confident when
using computers, the internet and phones.
To be helped to be safe by parents and schools when using computers, the internet and phones.
Internet browsing
Responsibilities
Parents & Carers
To keep information
about myself, my family or
friends private when I am
online.
To only share passwords
with parents and
adults
at school
To know
there are laws about downloading music and films from the
internet. .
To work with the school to keep their child safe online.
To find out
about
internet safety.
Personal data
Music and films online.
To ensure children don’t spend too much time on the computer or games.
To tell an adult
if I receive any upsetting or scary calls , texts or pictures.
Not to say, send or pass on
anything upsetting or scary. .
Right
To know that
children are safe when using the internet and set
ground rules.
To have
your parents with you
if you buy anything online.
To talk to their children about
things
which might
upset them
when online.
Responsibilities
Online shopping
To ensure safe settings are in use.
Mobile phones
To know what their children are doing on the computer.
Connect with Respect
Responsibilities

8. Taunton Learning Partnership E-Safety Charter
The children and young people within the Taunton Learning Partnership of schools recognise that in todays high-tech, digital world there is a need to ensure that they are able to take full advantage of the technology available to them and ask that our schools and parents ensure that we are fully equipped to do so safely and confidently.
The children and young people of Taunton have drawn up this charter which outlines their rights to use and access internet technology and accept that they have responsibilities to behave respectfully when using this technology and learn to keep themselves safe.
This means that Schools, Parents and Carers recognise that children and young people have the right to safely communicate and access online information important to their education and wellbeing and recognise that with that right comes a responsibility to educate, support and help them be safe.
We, in signing this charter, agree on behalf of our school community that we are aware of the rights we have in providing and using internet and mobile technology and we accept the responsibilities we have if we wish to exercise those rights as laid out in the Taunton Learning Partnership E-safety Charter.
Signed
School Council Representative
Headteacher
National Safer Internet Day 5th February 2013