St John's Church of England School

Digital technology is changing the lives of everyone.

At St. John's C of E, we believe that technology has a critical role in equipping students for life in the 21^st century and that it can have a positive impact on teaching and learning.  To use these technologies effectively requires an awareness of the benefits and risks, the development of new skills, and an understanding of their appropriate and effective use both in and outside of the classroom, this includes understanding the dangers of the internet.

Through teaching computing, we equip children to participate in a rapidly-changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology. We enable them to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information. We also focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in a non-discriminating and effective way. But more importantly, acquire the skills to know about how to stay safe when online.

If you have any concerns in this area please contact Miss Donnelly our designated Safeguarding Lead via the school office.

Children may have access to various different media Apps including TitTok, Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and many more. 

Many Apps require individuals to at least 13 years old to sign up for an account as a response to data-protection legislation.

Below is a guideline to the legal age in which children need to be in order to access certain Apps. 

13 Years old and upwards: