Curriculum E-Safety
All students at The City of Leicester College are taught how to stay safe online. Using our ambitious academic and co-curriculum students learn about the risks they might face online from any harmful content, contact, conduct and commerce and what steps they can take to keep themselves safer online.
When a student uses one of our school computers either at home or in school our robust filtering and monitoring systems will immediately detect and alert the ICT Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead to any harmful online content. This excellent standard of filtering and monitoring means that we block websites, acting quickly to prevent students being exposed to harmful online content and support those students who might use the internet to search subjects that may pose risk to themselves or others.
The City of Leicester College has a responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for students, including when online. effective filtering and monitoring systems are both important when safeguarding students from potentially harmful and inappropriate online material. Filtering restricts access to online content, while monitoring allows user activity to be reviewed.
In meeting our responsibility we follow Government provided guidance and standards.
The Governing Body, Senior Leadership Team and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has overall responsibility for safeguarding, online safety and ensuring we meet the Government standards, working closely with the Strategic Information Lead (Extended SLT), the ICT Manager and the IT Management service provider, Capita. All systems and procedures are reviewed annually.
The City of Leicester College uses a range of industry standard filtering and monitoring systems, including:
Lightspeed: - an internet-based filtering software that protects students from inappropriate content on college devices i.e. laptops and desktops, both in and out of school.
Smoothwall: - a key command monitoring software for Windows devices. This monitors what students type in via the keyboard. This protection occurs on college-based devices including work from home devices. Alerts are sent to the Helpdesk where we monitor and review and forward to the appropriate safeguarding team.
Sophos: - our anti-virus and cybersecurity protection system which detects and removes viruses and other types of malicious software on the college devices.
LightSpeed Mobile Device Management: - for iPads only, enables the tracking of mobile devices, remote App management and applies policies in real time.
Apple School Manager: - for iPads only, enables access management control to the App store.
NetSupport: - live screen monitoring software of Windows-based devices in school (i.e. desktops, laptops etc). All teachers have access to this software and can monitor and/or lock down student devices as needed.
Office365: - provides functionality to deal with suspicious emails. Automatically identifies and blocks users sending high numbers of emails. Blocks inappropriate language being sent by email. Blocka spam emails from being received into inboxes.
KCOM / emPSN: - are our Internet Service Providers who filter the traffic that is being passed through the college. Any suspicious traffic is blocked by our firewalls and prevented from accessing the networks.
As per government guidance on meeting the standards, all our filtering and monitoring systems, are members of the Internet Watch Foundation.
Below is a list of websites that curriculum subjects regularly use and recommend as part of their teaching to support students ambitious learning. All websites have been evaluated from a safeguarding perspective and are appropriate in terms of the subject content, the minimal opportunity for contact with others, the conduct and behaviour of others and risk of commerce such as online gambling and/or advertising.
Subject |
How is the
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Regular websites used to support learning |
Subject Content |
Benefit to Learning |
Targeted Key Stage |
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Art, Design & Technology (ADT) |
Research based learning Coursework/project-based learning Watching media, e.g. YouTube
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Food Preparation & Nutrition |
Recipes, and videos on techniques |
KS4
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Graphic Design |
Images to generate ideas from graphic design and product design related images |
KS4 and KS5
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Food Preparation & Nutrition |
Online teaching resources for food in schools |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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ADT how to videos, videos relative to techniques being used for themes in lessons.
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Teachers use to find relevant images and students use to find relevant videos on teacher's instructions e.g. instructional videos for software problem solving |
KS3, KS4 and KS5
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ADT |
Images for inspiration |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Creating packaging templates and designs |
Pop ups relative to subscription
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KS4 and KS5
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Computer Science and ICT
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Research based learning Coursework/project-based learning Reading sources and articles Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision |
Programming |
Unit1 and Unit 2 GCSE Content. YouTube videos and presentations |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Programming |
Year 7 Unit. Building Blocks and first steps to programming |
KS3 |
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Programming |
Allows students to practise programming using Python |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Programming |
Allows students to develop their programming skills before they start using python at KS4 |
KS3 |
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KS3 and KS4 theory |
Breakdown of units, Summaries and excellent revision tools |
KS3 and KS4
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Programming, and KS4 and KS5 theory |
Breakdown of units, Summaries and excellent revision tools |
KS4 and KS5 |
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English |
Research based learning Coursework / project-based learning Reading sources and articles Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision |
English Literature |
Lectures on Core texts |
KS4 and KS5 |
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English |
Revision materials, videos, practise exam papers |
KS4 |
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English Language |
Useful place for students to read opinion pieces |
KS4 |
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English |
Video tutorials for exam questions, revision videos for core content |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Literature |
Podcasts provide students with contextual knowledge |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Language and Literature |
Revision and homework |
KS4 |
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Contextual Information |
Independent Research |
KS4 |
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Literature Lectures |
Academic writing for A-level students to develop understanding |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Streaming service of set texts and online videos |
Video productions of set texts |
KS4 and KS5 |
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) |
Research based learning Revision Watching media, e.g. YouTube Reading sources and articles Coursework/project-based learning
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Functional skills English & Maths |
Used to support KS4 late arrivals with accessing functional skills English & Maths |
KS4 |
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English language skills
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A site to support learning English language skills such as reading, writing, speaking & listening
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KS3 and KS4 |
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N/A
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Used when students need to translate lesson content
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KS3 and KS4
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All curriculum related subjects
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Has a wide range of classroom resources, advice webinars that teachers can use to support learners who use EAL
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KS3 and KS4
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Geography
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Coursework/project-based learning Research based learning Reading sources and articles Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision
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Covers all topics, specifically used for up-to-date case studies |
Case studies, up-to-date information on current events and information of past events |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Covers all topics at GCSE and excellent video's |
Excellent questions and answers, students able to self-mark, and up to date information on case studies |
KS4
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Covers physical topics at GCSE and has excellent videos |
Excellent model answers for all topics and career advice |
KS4 |
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Excellent articles on a significant number of topics across all the key stages
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Useful for reading, literacy activities, very up-to-date information, and reliable information with data to be used for KS5 |
KS3, KS4 and KS5
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Covers all topics at KS4 and a significant number at KS3 |
Useful for graphs, Maths in Geography, images, and case studies at KS4 |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Relevant case studies, and events as they happen in real life |
Useful for videos, images, and case studies at KS4 and KS5 |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Covers key events studied at KS4 and KS5 |
Useful for data, images, and case studies at KS4 and KS5 |
KS4 and KS5 |
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History
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Research based learning Reading sources and articles Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision |
History Revision |
Help revise for GCSE exams |
KS4 |
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In depth knowledge on Holocaust |
Holocaust unit |
KS3 |
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Cold War James Bond Movies |
Analyse the development of the Cold War through media |
KS3 |
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Study of weapons used in WW1 |
What weapons were developed in WW1? |
KS3 |
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Maths
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Revision Watching media, e.g. YouTube Research based learning |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS5 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Maths
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Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS5
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Maths
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Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS5
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Maths
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Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS4
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GCSE Maths exam papers |
Exam practice and revision |
KS4 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Maths |
Revision, Homework and key learning |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) |
Revision Research based learning |
French and Spanish |
Vocabulary practice |
KS3 and KS4 |
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French and Spanish |
Vocabulary and grammar practice |
KS3 and KS4 |
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French and Spanish |
Grammar practice |
KS3 and KS4 |
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French and Spanish
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Cultural videos, vocabulary and grammar explanations |
KS3 and KS4
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French and Spanish |
GCSE revision |
KS4 |
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French and Spanish |
Vocabulary and grammar |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Performing Arts
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Revision Watching media, e.g. YouTube Reading sources and articles Coursework/project-based learning |
Recordings of live performance. Resources for theatre makers |
All students have access using their TCOLC credentials. Restrictions are on for students |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Video performances and interviews |
Live performances |
KS3, KS4 and KS5 |
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Past papers |
Students access past papers and revision support |
KS4 |
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Past Papers, Pearson Set Assignment (PSA) and coursework support |
Students can access the PSA and coursework support
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KS4
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Past papers and resources |
Students access coursework support |
KS4 |
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Online music creator |
Students create and produce their own music |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Coursework resources |
Students access coursework support |
KS4 |
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Coursework resources and producing music |
Students to access coursework support and create their own music |
KS4 |
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Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
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Research based learning Watching media, e.g. YouTube Completing applications, e.g. PS16
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Variety of videos |
Videos to strengthen students understanding |
KS3 and KS4 |
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College applications |
Used for college applications by Year 11 ( Autumn term) |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Drugs education |
Used for group research on both legal and illegal drugs |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Careers education |
Careers recording platform and informational |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Physical Education (PE)
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Research based learning Coursework/project-based learning Watching media, e.g. YouTube |
Types of practice, smart goals etc.. |
Beneficial for topic R185 |
KS4 |
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Sports plans |
Sport Leaders help |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Variety of videos |
Shows real life example of sports, session delivery and, outdoor and adventurous activities |
KS4 and KS5 |
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National Governing Body for exam unit |
Provides information required for the course |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Coursework and metacognition
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Examples of risk assessments |
KS4 and KS5 |
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National Governing Body |
Provides information required for the course |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Lesson plans and resources |
Specification |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Past papers and resources |
Specification |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Various images related to PE |
Research based learning |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Religious Studies (RS)
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Research based learning Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision Reading sources and articles |
All RS related curriculum summerised |
Useful for revision |
KS3 and KS4 |
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RS |
Provides useful videos as visual aids |
KS3 and KS4 |
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Summary of subject curriculum |
Useful for revision |
KS5 |
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Charity website providing information on the work they do |
Useful for Christian practices unit and Religion peace and conflict unit |
KS4 |
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RS |
Useful videos to provide visual aid. Useful for revision topics. |
KS3 and KS4 |
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A level Philosophy and Ethics |
Topic articles |
KS5 |
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RS revision |
Help revise for GCSE exams |
KS4 |
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Science
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Research based learning Coursework/project-based learning Reading sources and articles Watching media, e.g. YouTube Revision |
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GCSE revision
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Science revision videos for Year 9-11 |
Year 9 and KS4 |
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KS3 and GCSE revision
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GCSE Science revision for years 9-11 with flashcards and quizzes |
KS3 and KS4
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GCSE and KS5 revision and experiment practice online |
Science required practical revision and virtual practice |
KS4 and KS5 |
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Revision
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Science revision videos, podcasts and quizzes from year 7-11 |
KS3 and KS4
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Revision notes
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Simple and quick revision for GCSE on key topics-diagram based |
KS4
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Revision
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Science notes, revision, and exam papers |
KS4 and KS5
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Science exam papers |
Past exam papers and the specification |
KS4 and KS5
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Exam papers and specification |
Practice exam questions with mark schemes |
KS4 and KS5
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Science videos
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Revision and recap on key sites such as fuseschool, cognito and freesciencelessons
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KS3, KS4 and KS5
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