Keeping Our Students Safe in an Online Learning Environment

 

Students come first in all that we do and so safeguarding and child protection are always a central focus at GeoVLE. In light of the current global health crisis, we have recently had a large increase in attendance at GeoScool. Many students are new to this online learning environment, the ways in which our staff and students interact may be different, but we are committed to providing a safe environment for each of our students, following the Tutors Association framework.

 

All staff have been trained on our comprehensive Safeguarding Policy, and regularly revisit the Tutors Association Code of Conduct – which makes clear our professional standards.

 

Teachers use approved online learning platforms when working with their students.

 

Given the online format, tutors are reminded that they are entering a student’s personal sphere and so are expected to be aware of their dress, behaviour and their own location, maintaining professionalism at all times.

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CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP helps children and young people under the age of 18 who have been forced or manipulated into taking part, or are being pressured to take part, in sexual activity of any kind. This can be both online and offline.

 

The CEOP Safety Centre offers information and advice for children and young people, parents and carers and professionals. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button below.

Online bullying or other online concerns should not be reported to CEOP and children and young people should be directed to speak to an adult they trust, and/or referred to Childline, if they would like to speak to someone about how they are feeling.