Introduction
Nacro’s Online Safety Policy ensures the protection and security of all individuals using its digital platforms including Email, The internet, and Virtual Learning Environments. It aims to safeguard sensitive information, promote ethical online behaviour, and create a safe digital environment. The policy applies to all staff, students, trustees, volunteers, parents and carers, visitors, who have access to and are users of Nacro’s student Wi-Fi facilities. This policy relates to the misuse of the above technologies, which affects the safety and welfare of others or where the culture, values, or reputation of Nacro are put at risk.
Policy Statement
Nacro maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any forms of abuse including bullying, whether online and/or in person, sexual harassment, and violence, racist, sexist, and homophobic (or any other trans-related phobias) behaviour and abuse.
Students and staff are encouraged to report any concerns or issues, however small, to a trusted member of staff and/or the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) so that appropriate and timely action can be taken, and relevant support offered. The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education will always be informed of concerns raised through Nacro’s internal alert system.
This policy has been developed by
- Nacro’s Head of Performance and Assurance
- Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education.
Policies and Procedures
We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, a chance to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
Find out more about our policies and statements here.