Review
The Directors have formally approved and endorsed this policy and then will regularly approve it (at least annually) thereafter or on change of central policy or guidance.
Last Updated 10/07/25
Introduction
The e-Safety Policy is part of, and relates to other policies including those for;
• AntiBullying Policy
• Attendance, Behaviour and Behaviour Management Policy
• Safeguarding Policy
Learners are encouraged to access internet resources as part of their education at One Nation Studios.
We recognise that children and young people may expose themselves to danger, whether knowingly or unknowingly, when using the internet. We therefore recognise our responsibility to educate our students about appropriate behaviour when using the internet and critical thinking skills to enable them to remain both safe and legal when using the internet.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead, James Cannock, has overall responsibility for internet safety and acts as our eSafety Coordinator. Tutors at One Nation Studios are responsible for overseeing the use of the internet and email by students on premises.
The internet is used at One Nation Studios to raise educational standards, to promote student achievement, to support the professional work of staff and to enhance One Nation Studios’ management functions. Technology is advancing rapidly and is now a huge part of everyday life, education and business. We want to equip our students with all the necessary ICT skills that they will need in order to enable them to progress confidently into a professional working environment and/or further study.
All students are able to use their own phones and electronic devices if needed in lesson times where the use is monitored at all times by staff.
Using the internet to enhance learning
Increased computer numbers and improved internet access may be provided but its impact on students learning outcomes should also be considered. Developing effective practice in using the internet for teaching and learning is essential. Students need to learn digital literacy skills and to refine their own publishing and communications with others via the Internet.
Respect for copyright and intellectual property rights, and the correct use of published material should be taught; students will be taught to acknowledge the source of information used and to respect copyright when using internet material in their own work. Methods to detect plagiarism may need to be developed. One Nation Studios will ensure that the copying and subsequent use of internet-derived materials by staff and students complies with copyright law.
One Nation Studios’ internet access is designed to enhance and extend education. Staff should guide students to online activities that will support the learning outcomes planned for the students’ age and ability.
Students will be taught what internet use is acceptable and what is not and given clear objectives for Internet use.
Access levels to the internet will be reviewed to reflect the curriculum requirements and the age and ability of students. Filters are in place.
Students will be educated in the effective use of the internet in research, including the skills of knowledge location, retrieval and evaluation.
IT Access
Students may be given access to a computer and the internet via One Nation Studios’ laptops. Students will never have access to the internet except under direct supervision by staff. Students will never be left unattended with a laptop.
Staff will make sure that students login to these laptops via a guest login, which is void of any sensitive or protected information. Any work that students complete will be saved to a secure external drive or emailed. Staff should refer to the ‘Staff Code of Conduct’ for more information on appropriate use of devices.
Handling e-Safety Complaints
Complaints of student internet misuse will be dealt with by the Director at One Nation Studios. Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the Director. Complaints regarding safeguarding must be dealt with in accordance with One Nation Studios’ Safeguarding Policy.