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Knocknagoney Primary School and Nursery Unit, Knocknagoney Road, Belfast
 

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ICT- Teaching and Learning

At Knocknagoney Primary School we believe that digital technologies are very powerful resources which can enhance and transform teaching and learning.  We believe that technology has an integral role to play in helping pupils to achieve their full potential, assisting them in overcoming barriers to learning and in supporting learning throughout the school community. We aim to integrate technology throughout our curriculum with children using the internet for research and other class projects.  With this in mind, internet and online safety is of vital importance. 

E-Safety

We have recently put in a place a new UICT E-Safety scheme in all our classrooms to ensure that E-Safety education is taking place and pupils are informed of the risks when using the internet.  Please read our E-Safety Newsletters to keep up to date with current risks and how to protect your child from online predators. 

The Internet Watch Foundation's advice to worried parents is to remember the acronym TALK.

• T: Talk to your child about online dangers
• A: Agree rules around the use of technology as a family
• L: Learn about the platforms and apps that your child uses
• K: Know how to use the privacy settings and tools within those apps to make sure they're all set correctly for your child's safety

For more information on IWF (see link)

https://www.iwf.org.uk

 

School Safer App

School Safer App

We are delighted to invite you to download the Schools Safer App (see image and code) 

Did you know? 92% of children in Northern Ireland use video sharing platforms, with 53% using social media and 65% accessing messaging apps. If your child hasn’t already been using these platforms, they soon will be! Therefore, it's more important than ever to be aware of how to keep your child safe.

How will the Safer Schools NI App help you?

  • Provides you with easy-to-follow steps on how to make your home and devices safer.
  • Keeps you up to date with the current online trends, threats, and risks to your child.
  • Delivers the information you need to know on social media and gaming platforms, helping you understand the latest buzzwords and how to set privacy and parental settings on platforms like Among Us, Minecraft and TikTok.
  • Offers expert guidance to help you navigate important issues such as bullying, mental health and healthy relationships.
 
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Newsletters

E Safety Newsletter Nov 2024.pdf

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Virgin Media E-Safety Tools

Virgin Media have provided us with some useful tools that will assist parents when they are considering the safety of their children online.  Take a look below:

📝 Children’s Internet Safety Test 📝

Our goal is to ensure that internet users of all ages can explore the wonders of the web safely. Therefore, our experts have crafted a Children’s Internet Safety Test covering topics such as Cyberbullying, Parental Controls, Inappropriate Content, and Social Media. We also provide supporting educational articles.

Here’s the link - Children’s Internet Safety Test


🎮 What Game Should I Play? 🎮

Discovering the perfect video game for your child can be a challenge, but the What Game Should I Play? tool makes it a breeze – it’s a game-changer for parents.

It includes a handy “Age” filter to find age-appropriate games for their children. With genres ranging from "Card and Board Games" to "Adventure," it's a fantastic way to ensure kids are enjoying games that align with their age and interests.

Here’s the link - What Game Should I Play?.