Online Safety
Online Safety at The Flying High Academy Ladybrook
At The Flying High Academy Ladybrook, keeping children safe online is a top priority. We take a whole-school approach to online safety, ensuring it is embedded across our curriculum, staff training and safeguarding systems. Our filtering and monitoring tools are carefully managed to protect children while still allowing them to learn and explore safely. We teach pupils how to be respectful, responsible and safe online, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make good choices in the digital world. We also work closely with parents and carers to support safe online habits at home and provide updates and guidance through newsletters, workshops and resources. Together, we can help our children thrive in a connected world.
Our Online Safety Lead is Mrs Chadburn (Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead - DSL). Deputy Leads are Miss Sergeant (Child and Family Support Worker and Deputy DSL) and Mrs Wall (School Business Manager and Deputy DSL).
We believe that keeping children safe online is a shared responsibility. Staff, parents and pupils all play an important role in creating a safe and respectful digital environment. By working together—at school and at home—we can help children develop the knowledge, confidence and habits they need to stay safe and thrive in an ever-changing online world.
Our Online Safety Lead:
Oversees the school’s approach to online safety across the curriculum
Monitors and supports staff in delivering high-quality online safety education
Keeps up to date with online risks and ensures that school policies reflect current guidance
Coordinates parent communications around digital safety
Works with IT providers to ensure filtering and monitoring systems are effective and age-appropriate
Our Deputy DSLs:
Support the DSL with safeguarding concerns, including those related to online risks such as cyberbullying, online grooming, or harmful content
Design staff training to ensure all staff are confident in recognising and responding to online safety issues
Monitor online safety incidents and follow up with children and families where needed
Keeping Safe Online
We celebrate Safer Internet Day Each Year
Safer Internet Day 2025 - UK Safer Internet Centre
We learn about being safe online through Project Evolve: About ProjectEVOLVE online tool | ProjectEVOLVE
We use Purple Mash to develop our knowledge and skills in Computing and this includes staying safe online: Purple Mash | Computing, Maths, English and more - 2simple.com
Create a free account to access important information about staying safe online: Free Online Safety Guide | YouTube
E-Safety Mascot 2020-2025
In 2020, we ran a competition to design a school E-Safety mascot. Out of over 400 winning entries, Marcelina and Appleon were chosen. Appleon helps to keep us safe. Below is lots of other information that helps keep us safe. If you ever feel worried online, speak to a trusted adult who will be able to help.
Coming Soon - Mighty Spidey - Our Online Safety Mascot!
EYFS and KS1 information
🕸️ Mighty Spidey's Online Safety Tips
- Always ask a grown-up before using a phone or tablet.
- Only talk to people you know.
- Tell a grown-up if something makes you feel sad or scared.
- Don’t tell anyone your name or where you live.
- Be kind when you’re online.
Be Spidey-smart! 🕸️
KS2
🕸️ Mighty Spidey's Online Safety Tips
- Always ask a grown-up before going online.
- Only talk to people you know in real life.
- Ignore and block messages from people you don’t know.
- Don’t click on links if you’re not sure what they are.
- Be respectful and kind, even behind a screen.
- If something feels strange, scary, or upsetting—tell a trusted adult. Mighty Spidey always does!
Be Spidey-smart! 🕸️