Maintain your computer Anti-virus and ensure Firewall is on.
Beware of unsolicited Emails asking for personal or Bank details – Banks will NEVER do this. Do NOT use links from Emails to Banks etc.
Use secure passwords – Combination of letters & numbers. Keep passwords secure; including from your children. If your computer offers to save your passwords, click ‘NO’.
Only give credit card or bank details to reputable company websites.
Ensure that the websites use secure links before sending credit card or bank information. (Check the start of the website address – It should be https://… , – The ‘s’ denotes ‘secure’.)
Before using a wireless connection ensure that it is encrypted. Most ‘Hot spots’ and public access facilities are NOT encrypted. Many home systems are not encrypted by default. Get expert help if you are unsure.
Issues arising from upsetting communications can sometimes spill over into school. Where this occurs we will work with parents and pupils to resolve the issues and reinforce the importance of appropriate behaviour.