Pupil Safety

We support our students’ use of the internet and seek to underpin their knowledge of safe use and protection. We provide our students with an awareness of how to stay safe online both in the school environment and beyond.  All students are aware of the importance of e-safety and have received guidance from trained staff and in assemblies.

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Please click below to view or download a Facebook checklist leaflet which offers guidance on safe use of Facebook and help with privacy settings.

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Students and parents may also find it useful to look at these sources of information related to E Safety

Young people now spending more time online doing their school work, playing games or socialising. Technology is hugely valuable for education, as well as a way to keep in touch with friends and family. However it’s important we all consider how we can help keep young people safer online. Here’s some information about what your child may enjoy online and what you can do to help keep them safer:

Online games are social activities, and most have features that allow young people to chat with others whilst they play. For information about the positives of gaming, the risks of ‘in-game chat’ and measures you can take to help protect your child, watch this short video:

The PEGI (Pan European Game Information) rating system can be a useful tool to help you decide what online games are appropriate for your child. For more information on the PEGI system and other factors to consider before deciding what’s suitable, read Gaming: what’s appropriate for your child 

Gaming is popular with both children and adults. If your child is gaming, you may have some questions about how to keep them safer. If so, check out – gaming: what parents need to know.

For a guide on the apps, sites and games your child might enjoy, visit: Net Aware.

Young people often share images or ‘selfies’ and there is potential for some of those to be nude or nearly nude images. Young people share ‘nudes’ for a number of different reasons, and some situations are more risky than others. For information about the contexts in which images are shared and how best to respond, take a look at nude selfies: a parents guide. 

If your child enjoys being online and uses social media apps, games and more, it’s important you know how to protect their personal information and support them to make safe choices about what they share online. Read this parents guide to personal information and how to protect it for more information to support your child.

Some of the most popular apps, sites and games are designed to make it easy to share information online. But once information is shared, you can never be sure who has seen it, saved it or shared it. If your child has shared something online they wish they hadn’t – don’t panic. Read my child has shared too much online for advice on how to support your child. 

You may be wondering when is the best age to let your child have a social media account, or have some concerns if they’re already using them. For advice and guidance, read Is your child ready for social media?  

Remember, most social media services require users to be at least 13 years of age before they can register. Most young people have positive experiences socialising online, but it can be easy for young people to share things or post things they wish they hadn’t. The simplest way to have information about your child removed from a website, or app is to contact the site itself. Read reporting to social media sites for more information.

Social media can offer young people opportunities to express themselves and have fun, but they could be exposed to  harmful content which might include sexual images or videos which could impact on their understanding of sex and relationships. For information, read Teens and the sexual content on social media.  

Live streaming is now a very popular feature of many apps and platforms, and all you need to livestream is an internet enabled device like a laptop or a smart phone. If your child enjoys livestreaming, you may want to read what is livestreaming  to find out more about it and help your child have a positive online experience. Over the past few months, many of you may have watched a livestream, or taken part in a video chat. Livestreaming can be a fun and enjoyable online activity for young people. If you want to know more about livestreaming, the risks and safe use, watch this short video download this handy guide. 

Our Academy community treats all accusations of bullying as serious matters of concern. Teaching and support staff are aware of the need for vigilance and will follow up any incident that could involve bullying. Students are encouraged to take a key role in making our school a safe and happy place for everyone. They should tell someone if they are being bullied or see any form of bullying

Designated Safeguarding Officer – Mr C Leonard (Associate Vice Principal)

All key staff have received the relevant training in Safeguarding from Doncaster LA to the appropriate level for their roles

Every member of staff at Ash Hill Academy has received appropriate safeguarding training to enable them to fulfil their roles in the protection of every student.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead has received the latest ‘Prevent’ training aimed at supporting schools in their roles in preventing extremism and radicalisation.

All staff at Ash Hill Academy will also receive the relevant ‘Prevent’ training to support them in their roles in preventing extremism and radicalisation.

All staff at Ash Hill Academy are aware of the relevant guidance from the Department for Education in relation to the safeguarding of children. 

If you have any concerns over the safeguarding, or welfare of any student at Ash Hill Academy, please contact one of the Safeguarding Officers. They can be contacted on by clicking the button below: