Online Safety at Our School

At our school, keeping children safe online is a fundamental part of our safeguarding responsibilities. We recognise that pupils are growing up in a digital world full of exciting opportunities, and we aim to equip them with the knowledge and skills to use technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully. Our approach follows national guidance and forms a core part of our whole-school safeguarding culture.

Online safety is taught across the curriculum - including Computing, Relationships & Health Education, and wider pastoral learning - ensuring age-appropriate understanding of risks, positive digital behaviour, and where to go for help. We work closely with parents, carers, staff, and governors to maintain safe online environments both in and beyond school.

We promote open dialogue, proactive education, and robust procedures to protect pupils from harmful content, cyberbullying, online grooming, misinformation and other risks. Our systems for filtering and monitoring digital activity help safeguard students while supporting effective learning. Staff are trained regularly, and our policies are reviewed to stay aligned with the latest government and safeguarding standards.

If any pupil, parent, or member of staff has a concern about something they have seen or experienced online, we encourage them to contact the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) immediately. By working together, we can help every child navigate the online world confidently and safely.

Recommended Links for Parents 

Help for parents to keep children safe at home and online. 

1. UK Safer Internet Centre – Parent Resources 

Practical safety checklists, guides to social media apps, and advice on talking to children about online risks. 
saferinternet.org.uk – Parent Resources 

2. NSPCC – Online Safety Advice for Parents 

Guidance on setting parental controls, discussing online behaviour, understanding risks like grooming, cyberbullying, and harmful content. 
NSPCC Learning – Online Safety 

3. NEN – ParentSafe Hub 

A onestop area offering simple onlinesafety guidance for families, including support with privacy settings and recognising online risks. 
NEN Online Safety – ParentSafe 

Recommended Links for Children 

Safe, child-friendly learning tools to help pupils understand online safety. 

1. UK Safer Internet Centre – Child-Friendly Online Safety Tools 

Includes guides and checklists adapted for young people to help them stay safe on social media, gaming platforms and when messaging. 
UK Safer Internet Centre – Teaching Resources (childaccessible content via activities) 

2. ProjectEVOLVE (Young Learners’ Digital Skills) 

Engaging resources designed to help children develop ageappropriate skills and positive online behaviours. 
NEN – ProjectEVOLVE 

3. Report Harmful Content – Child-Friendly Reporting Tool 

A safe space where young people can learn how to report harmful content and understand what to do if something online makes them uncomfortable. 
NEN – Report Harmful Content