An e-safety self-review tool for schools in Scotland was launched in November 2013. The objective of this is to help ensure that schools have robust, up to date e-safety policies. This will be updated in comings months to reflect recent legislative and policy developments.<\/p>\n
Schools can visit www.360safeScotland.org.uk<http:\/\/www.360safeScotland.org.uk<\/a> which provides a user friendly and interactive means for schools to build on existing e-safety and anti-bullying policies. This tool has been developed in partnership with the South West Grid for Learning to produce a new version of the award winning 360 degree safe e-safety self-review tool for Scottish schools.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 360 degree safe Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n The development and expansion of the use of ICT \/ computing, and particularly of the internet, is transforming learning and teaching in schools.\u00a0The Scottish Government has set out its vision for ICT in Education as follows:<\/p>\n “Scotland’s educators, learners and parents take full advantage of the opportunities offered by technology in order to raise attainment, ambition and opportunities for all.”<\/p>\n This online Self Review Tool has been adapted to take account of legislation, structures and practice in Scotland. It is suitable for local authority schools and independent schools.<\/p>\n The 360 degree safe self review tool is free to use and is intended to help schools review their e-safety policy and practice. It provides:<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Information that can influence the production or review of e-safety policies and develop good practice.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A process for identifying strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opportunities for commitment and involvement from the whole school.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A continuum for schools to discuss how they might move from a basic level provision for e-safety to practice that is aspirational and innovative.<\/p>\n Benefit for schools using 360 degree safe include:<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encourages collaborative online use within schools.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Receive immediate feedback and suggested actions to help progression.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Log sources of evidence, comments and action points.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Easily compile and print a wide range of reports.<\/p>\n *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Compare and benchmark responses with other users of the online tool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An e-safety self-review tool for schools in Scotland was launched in November 2013. The objective of this is to help ensure that schools have robust, up to date e-safety policies. This will be updated in comings months to reflect recent legislative and policy developments. Schools can visit www.360safeScotland.org.uk<http:\/\/www.360safeScotland.org.uk which provides a user friendly and interactive … Continue reading National Technologies Network – Internet Safety<\/span>