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Working Together to Keep Children Safe Online

The internet can be a place for children and young people to learn, create, socialise and explore their interests. It is a normal part of everyday life and offers many positive opportunities.

However, like the offline world, there are also risks. Children may experience cyberbullying, online scams, inappropriate content, pressure from others, misinformation, or contact from people who are not who they claim to be.

We believe that keeping children safe online is a partnership between school and home. By working together, we can help students to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.

How We Teach Online Safety

Online safety is taught throughout the curriculum and reinforced during assemblies, form time and pastoral support. We help pupils to:

stay safe when using social media, games and messaging apps
recognise scams, misinformation and fake news
understand healthy online relationships
use Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly
protect their personal information and online accounts
know where to get help if something goes wrong

Technology changes quickly, so we also encourage pupils to think critically, ask questions and seek help whenever they are unsure.

Our Phone-Free School Environment

Our school operates as a phone-free environment during the school day to protect pupils’ mental health, reduce digital distractions, and minimise the risk of online bullying while at school.

To achieve this, we use the Yondr system. The link to further information on this can be found here

️ Our Digital Defences: Filtering & Monitoring

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026-27 and Department for Education (DfE) standards, we maintain robust, multi-layered protections across our school network to keep your children safe while using school devices.

Appropriate Web Filtering (Preventative)

We use a robust, DfE-compliant filtering system that actively blocks access to illegal, inappropriate, or harmful online material (such as pornography, violence, hate speech, or extremist views). This filtering is active on all school-managed devices—including those taken off-site.

Proactive Device Monitoring (Reactive)

While filtering blocks access, monitoring tracks activity on school devices. If a student types or searches for concerning language (such as terms linked to cyberbullying, self-harm, or exploitation), our system generates a real-time alert.

This allows our staff to intervene and offer support.

Generative AI Protections

Our filtering and monitoring keyword lists are actively updated to review and safeguard pupil interactions with emerging generative AI tools, search queries, and chatbot systems.

If Something Has Gone Wrong

If your child tells you about something that has happened online, try to:

stay calm and listen carefully
reassure them that they have done the right thing by telling you
avoid blaming or criticising them
keep any evidence, such as screenshots or messages, if it is safe to do so
block and report the person or content where appropriate
contact the school if you need advice or support

Need to Speak to Someone at School?

If you have any concerns about your child’s online safety or wellbeing, please contact us.

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Online Safety is Ms Wilkinson she can be contacted on [email protected].

Useful National Support

If you need advice outside school, the following organisations provide trusted information and support for parents and carers.

Internet Matters

Practical advice for families on social media, gaming, AI, parental controls and digital wellbeing.

https://www.internetmatters.org/

NSPCC

Advice on keeping children safe online, including talking to children about online safety and recognising online risks.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Thinkuknow (CEOP)

Advice from the National Crime Agency about online safety, grooming and reporting concerns.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

Childnet

Guidance for parents about social media, gaming, privacy and digital wellbeing.

https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/parents-and-carers/

Remember

You do not need to be an expert in technology to help keep your child safe online.

The most important thing you can do is keep talking, show an interest in your child’s online life and let them know they can come to you if something goes wrong.

Together, we can help children enjoy all the benefits of technology while staying safe online.