Online safety self-assessment tool

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1 Online safety self-assessment tool Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Consistent approach across the organisation The senior leadership team has appointed an online safety/e-safety coordinator and supports them and the whole organisational community in making online safety a priority across all areas of the business. All staff are confident in recognising and responding to online safety issues experienced by children, families and those professionals who work with them. The online safety/e-safety coordinator promotes good online safety culture across the organisation and embeds best practice policies and procedures. A high priority is given to training in online safety and increasing knowledge and expertise internally as part of staff s continuing professional development (CPD). The contribution of children, parents, carers and the wider organisational community (ie the local authority, strategic and operational stakeholders) is valued and integrated. 1/6

2 Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Policies Clear, concise, relevant and thorough online safety policies and procedures are in. These are created in consultation with the whole organisational community (including young people, as appropriate), updated regularly and endorsed by the senior leadership team. The online safety policy is integrated with other relevant policies, such as behaviour, safeguarding and anti-bullying. The online safety policy includes guidelines to staff on appropriate use of social media with particular reference to appropriate use of social media to communicate with young people, parents/carers and colleagues. Acceptable use policies (AUPs) and/or responsible use policies (RUPs) are included in the organisation s online safety policies. If a bring your own device (BYOD) scheme is in within the organisation, this is also incorporated. All children, parents/carers and staff agree to and respect the organisation s AUPs/RUPs. 1 1 Further guidance on creating robust AUPs/RUPs is available in module 6 of Keeping children safe online. 2/6

3 Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Staff All staff are signed up to and abide by the organisation s online safety policies and procedures. Staff are aware of the sources of information and support available to them on online safety issues within and external to the organisation, for example CEOP s Thinkuknow programme. 2 All staff receive regular and up-to-date training on online safety as part of their CPD. At least one staff member has recognised online safety training, for example from CEOP s Thinkuknow programme. 3 2 CEOP s Thinkuknow education programme offers online safety information, advice and resources to professionals working with children. Further information is available from 3 Including Keeping children safe online, a training programme for professionals working with children from CEOP and the NSPCC. 3/6

4 Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Reporting procedures Clear child protection policies and procedures including reporting procedures in relation to online safety issues are in. An online safety incident log is maintained. 4 The Click CEOP button is hosted on all organisational sites and social media linking through to CEOP s Safety Centre providing information, advice and reporting services. 5 Staff have a comprehensive understanding of the internal and external sources of help and reporting available to young people, eg a trusted adult, a peer mentor, CEOP, IWF, ChildLine, BeatBullying, local police and reporting directly to the website where upsetting content is being hosted. Staff endeavour to highlight these services to young people. Peer mentoring and support is effectively fostered and managed. 4 A template online safety incident log is available in module 6 of Keeping children safe online. 5 The Click CEOP button is available to download from 4/6

5 Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Infrastructure Internet access is supplied by a recognised, reputable internet service provider (ISP) or regional broadband consortium (RBC). Filtering and monitoring software is proactively used to ensure only age and setting appropriate content is accessible within the organisational network. Best practice for controlling administrator and user passwords is upheld and embedded in policies and procedures. 5/6

6 Key features Indicators of good and outstanding practice In and maintained please give Education Developmentally appropriate educational resources, such as those from CEOP s Thinkuknow education programme, are used to cultivate responsible use of online technologies by children. Key themes include how children can stay safe online, how they can protect themselves from harm, how and where to report a problem, and how to take responsibility for their own and others safety. Educational institutions embed online safety into their curriculum, providing a flexible and relevant programme of education that engages children s interest. 6 The organisation seeks to raise awareness among parents and carers about the importance of family online safety, regularly educating and informing parents/carers about what they can do to keep their children safe online. 7 Peer mentoring programmes are used where appropriate and implemented with robust procedures for supporting and safeguarding the young people participating. Programmes are in that both encourage responsible use of technology and promote its beneficial impact on education, eg BYOD schemes. 6 Professionals working with children can access free educational resources from CEOP s Thinkuknow by registering at 7 CEOP s Thinkuknow also offers a range of resources that professionals can use with parents and carers. 6/6