training material
School Digital Safety Starter Kit
A ready-to-use starter kit for schools beginning or refreshing their digital safety programme, including templates, checklists, and quick-win actions.
Primary and secondary schools, academies, free schools, and new schools setting up safeguarding for the first timeHalf a term for core elements, one full term for complete programme
Starting or refreshing a digital safety programme can feel daunting, especially for schools with limited time and resources. This starter kit brings together the essential building blocks in one place: a policy audit checklist, staff briefing materials, parent communication templates, and classroom activity ideas. It is designed to give schools a practical, achievable starting point with room to grow.
What's included
Digital safety audit checklist to assess your school's current provision and identify priority actions
One-page staff briefing template for delivering a 15-minute online safety update at a staff meeting
Parent letter and leaflet templates introducing the school's digital safety programme
Five quick-win actions that any school can implement within the first week
Classroom activity bank with age-appropriate digital safety exercises for Key Stages 1–4