safeguarding
Safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing lies at the heart of everything we do. It is an attitude of mind, a belief system and a way of thinking that places the welfare of our students at the forefront of every action.Â
Policies and systems, such as safer recruitment, behaviour management, child protection and whistleblowing procedures arise out of this belief and are used to promote and sustain it. They are essential tools which help to maintain our school-wide commitment to best practice and legal requirements.
Please click here to read our safeguarding policies.
MEET OUR safeguarding TEAM
Tina Wilson
Reena Bhogal-Welsh
Natalya Vassell
Kemia Downer
Stephanie Lee
how we
safeguard online
CHROMEBOOK
Each student is sent their own personal Chromebook and given a newly created TCES online profile before joining any pastoral sessions or classes.
FILTERING & MONITORING
Every Chromebook is pre-loaded with advanced filtering and monitoring software which prevents access to inappropriate material. It also instantly notifies the NOS safeguarding team upon any attempt to access this.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed cyber security certification for schools. NOS invest in the Cyber Essentials Plus package which provides the most extensive monitoring and assessments of all systems.
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KEY safeguarding POINTS
Safeguarding our children and young people is the most important of our pillars. We invest heavily in personal hardware and the most advanced software for every student.
Students can only access anything online through their personal TCES profile and email address. The extensive safeguarding team in our office constantly monitor all access and notifications across every device.
A common question from parents and LA’s is ‘how do we safeguard properly online?‘ As well as all the measures outlined on this page, our National Online School actually has a unique advantage over traditional in-person schools because we are able to assess and monitor the young person at home and in their natural environment. This creates a unique insight into every student’s wellbeing.
Students are often much more willing to open up and share information through technology rather than in an overwhelming in-person setting.
In addition, every child is fully risk assessed before joining our National Online School. We run an extensive induction and onboarding pastoral programme too which covers all essential safeguarding information.
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING?
Contact the team today, click the button below to email or call us on 020 8545 4957
E-SAFETY
We know the importance of collaboration between schools and parents/carers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students in the digital world.Â
By working together, we can create a safer online environment for our students.
For more information, view our TCES E-safety / Acceptable use / IT policies for
If you are concerned about your young person’s online presence or internet activity, please speak with our National Online School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead – Kirsten Roy, kirsten.roy@tces.org.uk
USEFUL RESOURCE
ACT
ACT Early provides advice for parents and carers to keep young people safe from online radicalisation.
CEOP
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre provides guidance for parents on how to talk to their young person about online relationships.
Childnet
Offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, and signposts where to get more help and support.
Common Sense Media
Offers independent reviews, age ratings, and other information about all types of media for young people and their parents.
Government advice
Provides information about protecting young people from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting and cyberbullying.
Internet Matters
Provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls, and practical tips to help young people get the most out of their digital world.
London Grid for Learning
Provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online.
National Crime Agency/Thinkuknow
Provides support for parents and carers to keep their young person safe online.
Parentzone
Provides help for parents and carers on how to keep their young person safe online.
Stopitnow
This resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including young people who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online).
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 young person about online sexual harassment.
The Marie Collins Foundation
Offers help and support to young people and their families if a child has suffered sexual abuse online.
