policy guide
After-School Club Online Safety Guide
Practical guidance for after-school club leaders on managing devices, supervising online activity, and responding to safety concerns.
After-school clubs, homework clubs, breakfast clubs, and holiday schemes1–2 hours to review and adapt
After-school settings present unique online safety challenges: mixed age groups, less structured supervision, and children often using personal devices. This guide helps club leaders establish clear expectations, manage device use effectively, and know how to respond when an online safety concern arises.
What's included
Acceptable use template for children and parents to sign before the club starts
Practical tips for supervising device use in informal settings
Step-by-step process for responding to an online safety concern during a session
Guidance on communicating with parents about incidents
Checklist for ensuring the club's WiFi network has appropriate filtering