Safeguarding underpins all aspects of school life. At Woodfield School, we create a community of safe, happy and successful learners, where every pupil is valued, understood and supported to achieve their full potential. 

As a specialist SEND secondary school, we recognise that many of our pupils may be more vulnerable to risk. This means safeguarding requires thoughtful, consistent and highly attentive practice from every adult.

We are committed to ensuring that: 

• Every pupil feels safe, respected and supported 

• All pupils are protected from harm 

• Staff are fully trained and vigilant 

• Concerns are acted on quickly and appropriately 

At Woodfield School, online safety is embedded across PSHE, Computing, tutor time, assemblies and strong safeguarding practices. Students are taught how to stay safe online, protect their personal information, recognise and report risks, respond to cyberbullying, and use technology responsibly. This is reinforced through secure filtering and monitoring systems, staff training, Safer Internet Day activities and ongoing partnership with families.

How we teach online safety at Woodfield School

1.PSHE, Tutor Time and Assemblies

Students learn about:

• Respectful online behaviour and digital kindness.
• Privacy, consent and protecting personal information.
• Cyberbullying, including how to recognise it, report it and support others.
• Scams, online risks and safer internet use.
• Annual activities linked to Safer Internet Day.

2. Computing Lessons

Students are taught:

• Password security.
• Privacy settings.
• How to identify scams and suspicious content.
• How to evaluate online information critically.
• Responsible use of technology, social media and AI.

3. Practical Safeguarding Skills

Students learn:

• How and when to report concerns.
• Who their trusted adults are.
• How to block and report inappropriate content or behaviour online.
• Where to access additional support, including organisations such as Childline and the NSPCC.

4. Whole-School Safeguarding Approach

Woodfield's approach is supported by:

• Internet filtering and monitoring systems.
• Staff training on online safety and safeguarding. (All staff are Level 2 Safeguarding trained with Senior Leaders trained to Level 3)
• Strong links between the Online Safety Policy and Safeguarding procedures.
• Ongoing monitoring of online safeguarding concerns.

5. Working with Families

When online incidents occur, Woodfield:

• Informs parents/carers.
• Provides advice regarding privacy settings, blocking and reporting.
• Uses restorative conversations where appropriate.
• Shares resources to support safe online behaviour at home.

Key messages for students

Woodfield promotes four simple messages:

• Be kind online.
• Think before you share.
• Report and block inappropriate behaviour.
• Ask for help from a trusted adult.

We publish regular safeguarding newsletters for parents and carers, covering a range of topics to help keep children and young people safe both online and offline.

Our newsletters provide practical advice, useful resources and guidance on current safeguarding issues affecting children and families. We encourage parents and carers to explore the archive and revisit topics that are relevant to their child’s needs and wellbeing.

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