Technology offers opportunities to learn, communicate and create. We teach pupils how to use it safely and how to seek help when something feels wrong.
Online safety is taught through Digital Functional Skills, PSHE/RSHE and wider school life. Pupils learn about privacy, personal information, respectful communication, online relationships, harmful content and risks linked to online purchases and scams.
We help pupils practise recognising concerns, stopping an interaction and speaking to a trusted adult. Teaching is adapted to pupils’ understanding and revisited regularly.
The school uses Senso as part of its filtering and monitoring arrangements. These arrangements support staff in identifying and responding to online risks, alongside supervision, education and clear expectations for technology use.
Families can help by talking regularly about online experiences, checking privacy settings and encouraging their child to report anything upsetting or uncomfortable.
Please contact the safeguarding team if you have an online safety concern. Our Online Safety and Safeguarding policies provide further information.