Further reading
With many routes to QTS having Masters level (NQF level 5) accreditation associated with them, it is important that you include guidance in obtaining references. It is also important to cite those resources, authoritative documents, reports of research and academic work in an appropriate and consistent format. These documents represent the current thinking in the area of e-safety. The work is cited and listed in the references section below.
Safeguarding children in a digital world
This excellent publication provides an overview of e-safety issues and is a good starting point to look at the research evidence and links to government policy including Every Child Matters. It also makes useful suggestions for policy and practice
UK Children Go Online (E-safety, revised, DTI, 2005)
This report covers the key findings of 9-19 year olds’ use of the internet and whilst some of the findings concern the digital divide, many are pertinent to the safety of young people. It contains some worrying statistics on pornography and inappropriate communication (ESRC, 2005), as well as further policy and practice suggestions.
E-safety: the experience in English educational establishments
A report by Charlotte Barrow and Gary Heywood-Everett on an audit of e-safety practices (Becta, 2005). This gives further details on how the internet is being used. See www.children-go-online.net
Signposts to safety (Becta, 2004)
Makes some very practical suggestions and links to the National Curriculum not only for teaching within discrete ICT lessons but also PSHCE. Becta also offers several helpful guides such as Safeguarding children online. Visit the e-safety area of the Becta site http://publications.becta.org.uk. publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=31051
To read more on the government perspective and initiatives visit www.ukonlinecentres.com/downloads/UK_Online_digitalinclusion.pdf
Connecting the UK: the digital strategy (DTI, 2005) is a useful starting point. To note, action 3 of the report is “Making the UK the safest place to use the Internet”. www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/upload/assets/www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/strategy/digital_strategy.pdf
Evaluation of ‘Getting to Know IT All
This is another source of information on the use of e-safety materials with pupils. It was research commissioned by Childnet International on behalf of the Getting to Know IT All partners (Wishart J, Andrews J and Yee WC (2005).
Your safety net: exploring the issues of safe learning on the Internet (ATL, 2002)
This useful guide strikes a balance in its advice between e-safety issues and allowing children to be confident users. Available from the Association of Teachers and Lecturers www.atl.org.uk
Other references
- Your Safety Net London, UK: Association of Teachers and Lecturers, 2002
Signposts to safety, Becta (2004)
- E-safety: the experience in English educational establishments, Becta (2005)
- E-safety; Developing Whole-School Policies to Support Effective Practice, Becta (2006)
- Key Stage 3 National Strategy Framework for teaching ICT capability: Years 7, 8 and 9,(DfES 2002a),Department for Education and Skills
- Key Stage 3 National Strategy / ICT Sample teaching unit 8.3 DCSF (2002b)
- Common core of skills and knowledge for the children’s workforce DCSF (2004a) http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/deliveringservices/commoncore/
- Key Stage 3 National Strategy ICT across the Curriculum, Management Guide, DfES (2004c)
- QTS standards www.tda.gov.uk/upload/resources/pdf/s/standards_qts.pdf , DfES (2007a)
- UK Children Go Online Economic and Social Research Council, 2005
- The National Curriculum Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, 1999
