Integrated Approach to e-safety – PCE console training

Following the successful launches of our Integrated Approach to e-safety, schools have been busy installing Policy Central Enterprise on their computers.

We are now ready to commence the next phase of our strategy, which is to train the designated staff from each school in how to access the PCE console.

To do this we plan to run 15 sessions around the County lasting from 4.00 to 5.00 pm where we will:

• Discuss issues general issues related to implementation.
• Provide ‘hands on’ PCE console training
• Consider with schools the next steps

Links below to documents provided at the training sessions

• PCE Console Quick Start Guide
• Template letter for staff

Staff need only attend one session, at whichever venue suits them best.  Detailed information on specific venues will be provided after you have enrolled and we have a better idea of numbers in each area.

Staff attending will need to bring a laptop from their school which is capable of wirelessly accessing the internet. Usernames and passwords for accessing the PCE console will be distributed to each school at the training session.

N.B. We do not plan to provide passwords to schools other than at a supported training session.

This is partly because we want to take people through the PCE interface, but mainly because we want to deal with the issues of confidentiality and also be available to discuss any specific issues with colleagues there and then.

I'm aware that from the pilot, the first time schools look through the logs can be a little overwhelming and we want to provide as much support as possible.

Please contact  Julie.keenlyside@northumberland.gov.uk to register your details as soon as possible and remember to complete and return your PCE console users form in good time so that we can set up usernames and passwords.