Online Safety at Our School

At our school, keeping every child safe—both offline and online—is at the heart of what we do. We know that our pupils are growing up in a digital world where they explore, play, learn, and communicate using a wide range of technology. With this comes great opportunity, but also the need to ensure that children understand how to stay safe and make positive choices online.

Our Commitment to Keeping Children Safe Online

We take online safety extremely seriously and have strong filtering and monitoring systems in place across the school. These help protect pupils from inappropriate content, manage online risks, and support staff in promoting safe and responsible use of digital tools.

 

Our approach goes beyond technology—we teach children how to recognise dangers, behave respectfully, and make sensible decisions whenever they are using devices, apps, or the internet.

 

Online Safety and Our School Values

Online safety is deeply connected to our core values:

- Kindness – Children learn how to treat others with respect online, understand the impact of their words, and recognise what positive digital behaviour looks like.

- Curiosity – We encourage pupils to explore the digital world safely, ask questions, and develop the confidence to seek help if something doesn’t feel right.

- Responsibility – Children are taught to use technology thoughtfully, protect personal information, and understand how their actions affect themselves and others.

 

How We Teach Online Safety

Online safety is embedded in our curriculum through Computing, PSHE, assemblies, and themed activities throughout the year. We use trusted organisations and national guidance to support our teaching, including:

- NSPCC, including the Speak Out Stay Safe programme

- Safer Internet Day, where we join schools across the country each February to explore safe and responsible online behaviour

 

Working Together

We believe that children are safest when school and families work together. We regularly share tips and guidance to help parents stay informed, support safe internet use at home, and understand the latest developments in the digital world.

 

If you have any concerns about online safety or would like further advice, please contact the school office—we’re always here to help.

Here are some useful links:

Children, phones and online safety | NSPCC

Children and technology: Age-appropriate usage advice | NSPCC

• The NSPCC are here to help 24/7 and children can call their Childline number on 0800 1111
• ThinkUKnow – links to various sites
• Safer Internet Centre
• Educateagainsthate provides practical advice and support on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation
• Internet Matters provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls, and practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
• Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents – This is the Children’s Commissioner’s parental guide on talking to their children about online sexual harassment.
• Anti-Bullying Alliance – Detailed information for anyone being bullied, along with advice for parents and schools. Signposts to various helplines and websites for further support.