{"id":14296,"date":"2022-09-01T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exa.net.uk\/?p=10993"},"modified":"2022-12-06T10:59:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T10:59:19","slug":"kcsie-updates-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edit.exa.net.uk\/news\/esafeguarding-news\/kcsie-updates-22\/","title":{"rendered":"DfE & KCSiE updates 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Being exposed to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Being subjected to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes, harm; for example:<\/span><\/p> Risks such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Digital safeguarding goes beyond content filtering and monitoring. Since GDPR, people are more concerned than ever about how their data is stored and secured. This is especially the case for schools and academies. Data breaches can have real life consequences for children and teachers. In response to this, education providers should put the following in place:<\/span><\/p> The changes also include an increase in the responsibility of governors and proprietors when considering filters and monitoring and ensuring the effectiveness is regularly reviewed. As part of their safeguarding, schools need to have:<\/span><\/p> By educating staff and pupils about online dangers, schools can lower the risks children face. The updated guidelines lay out how staff and children should be trained on digital safety. Any training provided by schools and academies should:<\/span><\/p> The Exa Foundation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> can provide training to pupils and staff about staying safe & connected online. The Learning Programme is based on the UK National Curriculum. Workshops can be adapted to suit audiences in KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 or alternatively as part of a CPD programme for teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The DfE has also set out new digital standards<\/span><\/a> for schools and colleges which specifies the minimum requirements for internet connectivity type, speed and resilience. During the pandemic, schools had to move online. Teachers shared resources, videos, online activities, as well as presenting lessons through webinar tools like Zoom. The latest guidance takes this into account by stating schools need:<\/span><\/p> Copper connections such as ADSL and fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) do not meet the new standards.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t As you can see, the KCSiE standards are comprehensive and cover many aspects of child safety. The full document<\/a><\/span> includes some useful resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n We\u2019ve made a handy checklist covering the different internet services laid out in the update.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n If you\u2019d like more information on our services, or on The Exa Foundation feel free to <\/span>Contact Us<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tFiltering & Monitoring<\/span><\/h4>\nOnline threats are constantly evolving and as more dangers are found, content filtering and monitoring tools have become more important than ever before. The guidelines state that appropriate filtering and monitoring should be in place and their effectiveness regularly reviewed. The filtering and monitoring should:\n
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Data security<\/span><\/h4>
Reviewing online safety<\/span><\/h4>
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Policies<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nGovernors and proprietors should ensure that online safety is part of a whole-school or college approach to safeguarding.\u00a0 The requirements above should run through different aspects of safeguarding and related policies and procedures. Schools need to think about:<\/span>\n
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Connectivity<\/span><\/h4>