The internet and associated devices, such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and games consoles, are an important part of everyday life. However, these modern technologies have created a landscape of challenges and dangers that is still constantly changing. In order to ensure that the school provides a safe environment for learning, we adhere to the following principles:

• Online safety is an essential part of safeguarding and the school has a duty to ensure that all pupils and staff are protected from potential harm online
• Online safety education is an important preparation for life. Pupils should be empowered to build resilience and to develop strategies to prevent, manage and respond to risk online

The purpose of the online safety policy is to:

• Safeguard and protect all members of the school’s community online
• Identify approaches to educate and raise awareness of online safety throughout the community
• Enable all staff to work safely and responsibly, to model positive behaviour online and to manage professional standards and practice when using technology
• Identify clear procedures to use when responding to online safety concerns.

Click below to download our online safety policy and incident reporting form .