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Safe Child Guide

School Newsletter Safety Template

Free resource from safechildguide.com

A one-page newsletter insert template designed for schools to share online safety information with parents each term. Includes: a customisable section for highlighting a current risk or trend, three practical tips parents can act on immediately, links to helpful resources, and a reminder of who to contact at the school with safeguarding concerns. Formatted to drop straight into existing school newsletter layouts.

Suitable for: schools, teachers

Age range: 5-7 years, 8-10 years, 11-13 years, 14-16 years

School Newsletter — Online Safety Update

Customise this template for your school's newsletter. Replace the placeholder text in [brackets] with your school's details.

[SCHOOL NAME]

Online Safety Update — [TERM, e.g. Spring Term 2026]

This Term's Focus: [TOPIC, e.g. "Group Chats and Messaging Apps"]

[Write 2-3 sentences explaining the topic and why it matters. For example: "Many children in Years 5 and 6 are now using group chats on WhatsApp and iMessage. While these can be a great way to stay in touch with friends, they can also be a source of conflict, exclusion, and sharing of inappropriate content. Here is what you need to know."]

Top Tips for Parents This Term

1. [Tip 1 — e.g. "Ask your child to show you the group chats they are in. Make this a regular, relaxed conversation."]

2. [Tip 2 — e.g. "Remind your child that anything sent in a group chat can be screenshotted and shared beyond the group."]

3. [Tip 3 — e.g. "If your child is being left out of group chats or receiving unkind messages, encourage them to tell you or a teacher."]

Did You Know?

[Include a relevant statistic or fact. For example: "According to Ofcom, 24% of children aged 8-11 now have their own smartphone. The minimum age for WhatsApp in the UK is 16, though many younger children use it."]

Helpful Resources

• Safe Child Guide — safechildguide.com — Free guides, checklists, and downloads

• [Resource 2 — e.g. "Internet Matters — internetmatters.org — Step-by-step parental control guides"]

• [Resource 3 — e.g. "NSPCC — nspcc.org.uk — Advice on online safety for families"]

Safeguarding Contacts at [SCHOOL NAME]

Designated Safeguarding Lead: [NAME AND ROLE]

Deputy Safeguarding Lead: [NAME AND ROLE]

Online Safety Lead: [NAME AND ROLE]

School phone: [PHONE NUMBER]

Email: [SAFEGUARDING EMAIL ADDRESS]

If you have any concerns about your child's safety — online or offline — please contact [DSL NAME] in confidence.

In an emergency, call 999. To report a concern about a child, contact the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000.