E-Safety

Our Commitment and Policy
E-Safety (standing for Electronic Safety) means protecting young people from risks when using all digital technologies. 

• We treat Online Safety as an interrelated theme across safeguarding and curriculum planning.
• We follow UK safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) and the draft Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 (KCSIE)
• All staff receive regular e-safety training to reflect new and emerging risks - AI-related harms such as chatbot use and AI-assisted media
• All staff must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement on joining, to ensure safe & responsible digital technology use
• Students are taught age-appropriate digital safety skills as part of the curriculum
• Parents and carers are supported with practical advice to keep children safe online

E-Safety Policy 2025-2026Use of AI Policy 2026Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025

School & Parents Working Together
Our partnership with parents and carers is central to keeping children safe online.
Parents and carers can help their children to:

• Evaluate what they see online, thinking critically about information and media.
• Recognise techniques used for persuasion such as targeted adverts, influencers, or misinformation.
• Understand unacceptable online behaviour
• Identify online risks, such as scams, cyberbullying, grooming, or oversharing.
• Know how and when to seek support, including contacting our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and how to report concerns to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) below

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)

Guidance for Students

• Only use apps and websites suitable for your age.
• Never share personal information with strangers online.
• Tell a trusted adult if something online makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Trusted resources:
UK Safer Internet Centre
Childline
Thinkuknow

Guidance for Parents / Carers

• Talk with your child about what they do online.
• Use parental controls on devices, apps, and internet connections.
• Look out for changes in behaviour that may indicate online risks.

Trusted UK resources for parents:
Internet Matters
Thinkuknow presentation for parents
NSPCCLewisham Children’s Services - Online Safety

#WakeUpWednesday is an initiative from National Online Safety which includes a free app for trusted advice on online safety, plus training and resources on how to bridge the knowledge gap.
You can download the #WakeUpWednesday app for free from the App Store or Google Play and get weekly updates straight to your phone or tablet.

Trusted Advice