Safeguarding

You can help keep yourself safe by:

• Speaking to a trusted adult if something feels wrong
• Looking after your mental health
• Being aware of risks (online and offline)
• Making safe choices
• Looking out for your friends

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts.

You should ALWAYS tell someone if:

• You feel unsafe
• Someone is hurting you or making you uncomfortable
• You are being bullied (online or in person)
• You are worried about a friend

• Your tutor
• Any teacher
• Pastoral staff
• The safeguarding team

You can ePraise to send a message to a trusted adult if you feel unable to have a face-to-face conversation

You will be listened to and taken seriously.

Being online is a big part of life—but it’s important to stay safe.

The government says all students should learn how to use the internet safely and responsibly

Top Tips for Staying Safe Online

• Keep your personal information private
• Don’t share passwords
• Think before you post
• Only talk to people you know in real life
• Block and report anything suspicious
• Take breaks from screens

• Cyberbullying
• Fake accounts or scams
• People pretending to be someone else
• Pressure to share images
• Harmful or upsetting content

If you see something worrying online, tell an adult straight away.

Before you post, ask yourself:

• Would I say this in real life?
• Would I be happy if a teacher or parent saw this?
• Could this hurt someone?

Once something is online, it can be very hard to remove.

British Values help us live together safely and respectfully.

They are:

• Democracy
• Having a voice and being listened to
• Example: voting for the school council

• Rules keep people safe and fair
• Example: following school rules

• Freedom to be yourself safely
• Example: expressing your opinions respectfully

• Treat others how you want to be treated
• Example: kindness and good manners

• Respecting people who are different from you
• Example: understanding different cultures and beliefs

You should:

• Be kind and respectful
• Accept differences
• Take responsibility for your actions
• Speak up if something is wrong
• Include others

This helps make Whitstone School a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Your mental health matters.

Things that can help:

• Talking to someone
• Taking breaks
• Getting enough sleep
• Spending time with friends
• Doing things you enjoy

It’s okay to not feel okay – but don’t deal with it alone.

If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to someone in school, you can contact:

Childline

• Call: 0800 1111
• Free, confidential support

www.ceop.police.uk

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

• You have the right to feel safe
• Your voice matters
• Help is always available
• Speaking up is the right thing to do