What this policy needs to do
When you're reading your school's online safety policy, make sure it:
- Has been updated in line with the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Covers the 4 categories of risk (content, contact, conduct and commerce)
As it's not statutory, policies can vary, but you might expect to see information on:
Teaching about online safety
- How online safety forms part of your school's curriculum
- How teaching about safeguarding, including online safety, is adapted for vulnerable children, victims of abuse and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where necessary
- How your school will educate parents/carers about online safety
Acceptable use of the internet in your school How your school will respond to issues of misuse How your school approaches filtering and monitoring on school devices and school networks, emphasising the role and responsibilities of the governing board and the designated