Stour Federation achieve first ever virtual 360 Online Safety Mark in UK

Congratulations to staff at the Stour Federation (Acorns Primary, Brailes CE Primary and Shipston Primary) who recently achieved the first ever virtual 360 Online Safety Mark in the UK, which recognises schools that can demonstrate good practice in their online safety policy and procedures. 

Their success will soon be part of a case study that will be available via the SWGfl website.

Support for schools in reviewing their online safety practice

It can be difficult for schools to identify where their strengths and weaknesses are with regards to online safety. The 360 degree safe tool allows you to review your organisation’s online safety criteria. 

This free tool will benchmark your school against good practice from other organisations and gives you immediate feedback and suggestions to help. The final report will provide: 

• information that can influence the production or review of online safety policies and develop good practice;
• a process for identifying strengths and weaknesses;
• opportunities for commitment and involvement from the whole school;
• a continuum for schools to discuss how they might move from a basic level provision for online safety to practice that is inspirational and innovative.

As schools progress through the self-review tool, they can work towards certificates and awards to demonstrate their commitment to keeping children safe online, including the 360 Online Safety Mark. 

For more information about the self-review tool and other awards please visit www.360safe.org.uk

Support is also available through the ICT Development Service, please contact Jane Key for further advice: key.j2@welearn365.com