E-Safety and Vulnerable Adults: a cross-sectoral approach to developing resources

Shirley Evans – JISC TechDis Viv Berkeley – LSIS Julia Taylor – JISC RSC South West Dawn Green – Landmarks College Betty Wilder and Jackie Milne - JISC Legal

JISC TechDis JISC Techdis is the leading UK advisory service on accessibility and inclusion; JISC Techdis provides expert advice, guidance and support for policy makers, senior management, front line and specialist staff.

Schedule Introduction; Outline of agencies and their e-Safety work; Discussion; Personal online security Presentation by JISC Legal; Moving forwards.

Aims and Objectives Find out about e-Safety practice in the Learning and Skills sector; Reflect on and evaluate your own e-Safety knowledge and practice; Think about steps you can take towards promoting responsible e-Safety practice; Open up dialogue across sectors.

What is e-Safety? E-Safety is about safe and responsible practice with technology and the sensible management of risks presented by a digital world; There is a need to educate ourselves and others about the benefits and risks of using technology and to provide awareness, skills and safeguards to enable users to take responsibility for their own and others’ online experience.

Vulnerable learners/students These terms are discussed more fully later on. Some users may be more at risk on-line than others and this may be due to age (children or older people), health or disability. Some disabled learners may be at risk online due to difficulties in understanding and/or communication and/or limited access to and interaction with information.

The Learning and Skills Improvement Service Viv Berkeley, Programme Development Manager

A large programme of safeguarding work since early 2008 Requested by (DIUS) BIS as a result of the Bichard Enquiry – “to mirror what the school sector had done for the FE sector “ LSIS advocate a whole organisational approach Last year as a result of feedback from the sector we focused attention on STAFF and LEARNERS being e safe and e responsible Constant updating to take account of this fast moving area of work both in terms of legislative changes and Ofsted changes

Changes to the SVGA Act 2006 through the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 The terms “vulnerable adults” will no longer exist A new definition of Regulated Activity for adults which in turn impacts on vetting procedures HR departments will need to take on board That said, a duty of care exists - we need to consider how to support staff and learners stay safe on line September 2012

A range of targeted face to face training – e safety and LLDD work E safety and e responsibility – one day Train the trainers for e safety – one day Safeguarding and learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities – one day

Safeguarding on the Excellence Gateway

Just a sample from the Excellence Gateway e safety handout from a WBL provider for their learners Specific pages around e safety and e responsibility a helpline for professionals specifically tackling the area of e safety. A service run by the UK Safer Internet Centre ( the helpline provides support with all aspects of digital and online issues such as social networking sites, cyber-bullying, sexting, online gaming and child protection online. The Helpline aims to resolve issues professionals face about themselves, such as protecting professional identity and reputation, as well as young people in relation to online safety.

Sign up for the free online safeguarding and safer recruitment course Since September 2010 there is on average 15,000 “hits” to the course per month There is a module specifically around e safety and e responsibility

Presentation title Julia Taylor E-learning Advisor JISC RSC South West JISC RSC e-Responsibility Service

Promoting Digital Values and Responsible Behaviour Online

What is e-Safety and why do we do it?

E- Responsibility in Post 16 sector FE, HE in FE, ACL, WBL, OLAS, ISC’s – Adults Two-way responsibility Digital Values, Staff Digital Skills Learner Involvement Whole Organisational responsibility Integrated Policies and clear procedures

Taking Responsibility – Digital Values

What are Digital Values? Behaving with integrity online Strong passwords and security awareness Cautious information sharing – everyone’sinformation sharing everyone’s Respect for yourself protect your profileRespect for yourself Respect for others in online communitiesRespect for others Ownership – copyright and referencingcopyright

HE- Personal & Professional Profile

Resources for ISCs

Key Steps Framework

Think e-Responsibility – Digital Values Taking responsibility – SMT and Roles Assessment of the risks Integrate e-Safety Policy Learner involvement and feedback Clear procedures, responsibilities & consequences Staff Training

JISC RSC E-Responsibility Service

JISC RSC UK E-Responsibility Service Consultations, Workshops and Online Activities Staff Development and training resources Awareness of Good Practice Requirements across roles Support with assessment, strategy implementation and management

Landmarks is a leading provider of education and training for people with learning difficulties and disabilities Delivering excellence – Naturally!

Landmarks A thriving, small Specialist College for people with learning difficulties and disabilities; The College offers a wide range of programmes which are individually tailored to meet a variety of needs; We are located in an idyllic setting in a site of outstanding natural beauty which provides a tranquil environment in which to learn and work.

The Curriculum Landmarks provides a balance of independence, personal & social development, functional skills and practical subjects Vocational areas include:- Horticulture & Conservation Arts, Crafts & Floristry Horse Care & Large Animal Care Pottery ICT Small Animal Care Woodwork

EM PRD Group E-Safety Project The project aims to improve e-Safety for all learners with learning difficulties and disabilities; The project partners are all Independent Specialist Colleges (ISCs) and members of the East Midlands Peer Review and Development (PRD) Group; The project is funded by LSIS.

EM PRD Group E-Safety Project The main purpose of the project is to:- involve learners in the production of support and guidance materials that they feel comfortable using; produce training materials for staff; produce guidance for parents and carers. The site has been created as an OER using Creative Commons licence with attribution. and so without any further ado……..

Screenshots if internet down

Further information Telephone:

Any questions, comments or observations so far?

Quiz and discussion on personal use and implications for students at risk on-line

E-Safety and Vulnerable Learners in HE

Are you already implementing these steps? What else could you do? Are you being e-Responsible; What key messages/actions can you take away from this session?

Summary Good practice and resources; Practice and experience could be better shared across the sectors; Lack of consistency and continuity for learners/students and staff across the sectors; Platform needed to take this forward.

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