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Online Safety

Harborne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this page details how we safeguard students using the internet at school and offers support for safeguarding them at home.

As an Academy we use Smoothwall Managed software to monitor all ICT use by staff and students on all Academy ICT equipment both on and off site. For full details please see the Harborne Academy Online Safety Policy which can be found below. We are committed to keeping personal data safely and securely, any freedom of information requests must go through the Data Protection Officer. Please see the Data Protection Policy which is located here for full guidelines.

In order to limit the unrestricted access to the internet offered by mobile phones Harborne Academy does not allow students to use their phones in the Academy. Any mobile phone seen by staff will be confiscated.

At home we recommend that you consider installing parental controls and monitoring your child’s use of computers and other Parental controls offered by your home internet provider devices. This website may help : Parental controls by provider

Facebook Safety Centre
Official Facebook dedicated safety information page. Learn about account settings, safety, best practice and more.

Ins@fe (UK Safer Internet Centre)
The UK Safer Internet Centre is where you can find e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.

Childnet
Childnet is an International, a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

IWF
The Internet Watch Foundation is the UK Hotline for reporting criminal online content reports are confidential and can be made anonymously.

CEOP
Report abuse or grooming to CEOP is dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children.

Think u Know
Do you know what to do when things go wrong online? The latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what's good, what's not and what you can do about it.

Safety Net Skips - E-Safety Guide for Parents
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Keep your child safe online - UK Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for parents and carers to keep children safe online

To Report Any Abuse or email Child Protection Officer

More resources

Safety Net - Staying Safe Online

SafetyNetSkips

TikTok Safety Checklist

TikTok Safety Checklist
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TikTokChecklist

Parent's guide to Cyberbullying

Parent's guide to Cyberbullying 
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Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying

Snapchat & Discord Safety Guide

Snapchat & Discord Safety Guide 
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Snapchatsafety

Discord info

Documents

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Online Safety Policy 08th Jul 2025 Download
@@HarborneAcademy02:56 PM - 17th October, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to the weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy08:23 AM - 17th October, 2025 Our new board game club has become a hit! The club is by invitation, for students to help build their self-esteem through imaginative team building games. If you feel your child may benefit from joining, please contact Mrs Piddock. pic.twitter.com/eTo52TLi5B
@@HarborneAcademy09:04 AM - 16th October, 2025 We had our first PSHE day of the new term yesterday, the students took part in a range of workshops, such as first aid, self-defence, careers, team work, dance and fitness and much more. Thank you to the external providers for a fantastic day. pic.twitter.com/jPcpIfMoR8
@@HarborneAcademy03:19 PM - 15th October, 2025 Thank you to all who attended and supported our annual Mental Health Art Exhibition for World Mental Health Day. Our artists and helpers were incredible, raising an estimated £524 for The Edwards Trust! pic.twitter.com/LRUQSAkmLr
@@HarborneAcademy11:54 AM - 15th October, 2025 Our Year 9 students were lucky enough to experience a morning at KPMG’s offices in Birmingham. As well as a tour of the offices, they enjoyed a workshop and delivered a presentation to their peers. pic.twitter.com/kF4ZdQUT1e
@@HarborneAcademy03:06 PM - 10th October, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please follow the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy02:15 PM - 10th October, 2025 At break and lunch time, students have been selling badges to raise awareness for Black History Month. During their assembly this week, our students have been learning all about the influence that Black people around the world have had on music. pic.twitter.com/YVFYMFKa9K
@@HarborneAcademy09:09 AM - 8th October, 2025 Harborne Academy parents, please see the flyer below regarding free bus travel for parents over October half term. pic.twitter.com/0pdDCSlQ0P
@@HarborneAcademy09:05 AM - 8th October, 2025 Whilst studying WW1 and its poetry, Kanishka has been producing some wonderful work relating to the causes of WW1, along with a biography of the first Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross - Khudadad Khan. Fabulous work Kanishka! pic.twitter.com/cJk2Y5Pb92
@@HarborneAcademy10:19 AM - 7th October, 2025 Renoir from Year 7 has created this brilliant WW1 propaganda poster, what an effort! pic.twitter.com/ZRqhylOBMG
@@HarborneAcademy02:38 PM - 3rd October, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy09:51 AM - 30th September, 2025 Our library is getting back into full swing with an amazing team of librarians, new displays and now an incredible virtual library of eBooks and audiobooks. Watch this space for special events, new stock and the return of an old friend! pic.twitter.com/kE18GHWpu0

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