1. DIGITAL CYBERSAFETY Policies & Procedures

2. Netsafe Endorsed by NZ Ministry of Education  Provides a comprehensive range of documentation to cover all areas of cybersafety for your school and community.

3. An Overview In your pack you will find:  Examples of agreements between the school and teachers, students and families.  Tips on developing a culture of cybersafety and responsible digital citizenship whilst still maintaining the integrity of the values of your school.

4.  Specific wording that protects the school, teachers & students.  Possible consequences of deliberate, inappropriate use.  Cybersafety agreements specific to Junior Primary and Senior Primary.

5.  Examples of written agreements between all parties – signature required.  Background information for parents so that they are aware of what internet usage their child has access to.  There is an excellent list of pointers of what the students will not be doing – this is signed by the student.

6.  Specific agreement about the publishing of photographs and school work.

7. Education Sector The following are brief statements specific to the education sector on:  Policies & use agreements  Dealing with cybersafety issues  Mobile phones  Copyright  School websites  Blogs  Social networking  Bullying & Harrassment  Spam  Support for your school  Pamphlets & posters

8. A Comprehensive Template Netsafe have provided a template for school’s to use.  Rationale – linking a statutory obligation of maintaining a safe physical & emotional environmental to cybersafety.  Policy & Policy Guidelines – including strategic plans, professional development and dealing with privacy issues.

9. A Step-by-Step Guide Netsafe have provided a simple plan to follow to implement a safe and workable ICT programme.

10. The Grid Connected, Safe & Responsible  Access plans appropriate for each year level to teach digital citizenship.  www.thegrid.org.nz www.thegrid.org.nz

11. Hector’s World Netsafe has developed a programme for students to teach them about cybersafety. Tip: add as a link to your class blog for students and families to play and learn together.