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Digital Safeguarding
Digital safeguarding refers to the policies, practices, and systems that protect students, staff, parents, and visitors from harm in digital environments connected to school life. With increasing reliance on EdTech, cloud-based platforms, and remote learning, digital safeguarding is now a core safeguarding obligation, not a technical add-on.
Risks include exposure to harmful content, online bullying, unauthorised data sharing, poor password hygiene, and misuse of communication platforms. Visitors or contractors with access to networks or devices also create potential vulnerability points. Importantly, digital safeguarding must go beyond content filters or blocking websites — it requires a whole-school approach.
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Safety
At Ed Safe, we help schools build clear and defensible digital safeguarding practices. We support with:
Policy reviews for online safety, acceptable use, BYOD, and device control
Staff training on digital conduct and recognising online risks
Student education on safe and responsible tech use
Risk assessments for apps, communication tools, and cloud platforms
Incident response planning for digital harm or breaches
Monitoring and filtering reviews, aligned with local or national guidance
Parental engagement on home-school tech alignment
Audit support to ensure digital safety is embedded in everyday systems
Digital safeguarding is no longer optional — it’s a shared responsibility that affects reputation, compliance, and most importantly, safety. We help schools move from reactive policies to proactive, practical protection.
Ed Safe Specialists Meeting Your Needs
Connect with a data protection specialist either locally or internationally, depending on your needs.
As a member of Ed Safe, we can discuss how you will benefit from significant tax efficiencies and gain access to a highly skilled team of professionals with deep expertise in education-sector compliance.
Choose from online or on-site services tailored to your school’s unique requirements for technical support, staff training or strategic direction, offering you flexible solutions while helping you make the most of your budget.