comply with and take account of all current statutory guidance in relation to online safety;

help pupils identify where they may be at risk from dangers such as cyberbullying, trolling, cybercrime, grooming online, hacking, exposure to extremist or obscene material;

take all reasonable steps to make the School’s IT infrastructure as safe and secure as is reasonably possible using trained staff, appropriate technological filters and monitoring systems and external sources of support;

regularly review and audit the safety and security of the School’s technical systems;

provide all users with clear guidance as to the steps they should take to keep themselves safe while using IT;

establish clear guidelines for users as to what is acceptable usage in relation to IT;

have clear guidelines for reporting breaches of this policy and acceptable use and appropriate measures to deal with any breaches;

have clear guidance for anyone using mobile devices while on School premises and for staff using mobiles to communicate with pupil(s) and parent(s)/carer(s) at any time;

have a clear, progressive education programme to raise pupils’ awareness of the risks and the importance of maintaining privacy while using technology;

provide parents/carers with information about steps they can take to support their children and the School in achieving safe and responsible use of technology;

carry out an annual review of CHS’s approach to online safety as a whole, supported by an annual risk assessment, that considers and reflects the risks the pupils may face.