Our pupils learn how to use technology responsibly and with confidence, both in school and at home. Online safety is taught through Computing, PSHE and KidSafe, with key themes revisited each half term rather than delivered as a one‑off unit. We believe that regular, ongoing teaching helps pupils build a secure understanding of how to stay safe in a digital world. These topics are also reinforced through whole‑school events such as Safer Internet Day and Anti‑Bullying Week. Children are encouraged to recognise risks, make safe choices, and know where to seek help if they are worried about anything they encounter online.

Online safety at Dallas Road is led by Adam Newton, who oversees our whole‑school approach. Our online safety safeguarding team  monitor practice and ensure the school continues to work in line with DfE digital and technology standards.

To support this, the group uses the 360safe self‑review tool to evaluate our policies, procedures, and day‑to‑day online safety provision, helping us to maintain a strong and consistent approach across the school.

Dallas Road Online Safety Policy 2025 to 26

Parental Controls

This guide provides parents and carers with practical advice on setting up parental controls and privacy settings, helping to create a safer online environment for children at home.

Report Harmful Content (RHC) Button

The RHC button is provided by SWGfL, a charity that helps keep people safe online. It offers a quick way for anyone in the UK to find reporting routes for popular social media, gaming and streaming platforms, as well as clear advice on what to do if you experience or see harmful content online.

Who Can Use It?

• Ages 13+ can report harmful content directly to RHC if they have already reported it to the platform and no action was taken. RHC reviews reports in line with platform community standards.
• Under 13s should speak to a trusted adult, who can help use the reporting links and safety advice together.

What the RHC Button Provides

• Links to report 8 types of online harm on major platforms
• Advice and guidance on staying safe online
• Information on reporting issues such as impersonation, privacy breaches and image-based harm
• A direct route to report legal but harmful content to RHC for further investigation

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