LEO School Online

Health & safety

At LEO School Online, student wellbeing and safeguarding come first. We follow UK best practice for child protection and online safety, with clear procedures to prevent harm, respond quickly to concerns, and promote a healthy learning environment.Safeguarding & Child Protection- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) oversees all safeguarding.- All staff complete regular safeguarding training and appropriate background checks (e.g., DBS).- Simple, confidential reporting routes for students and parents; concerns are acted on promptly.Safe Online Learning- 100% live lessons in secure, password-protected classrooms with waiting rooms and controlled access.- Age-appropriate e-safety and digital citizenship taught across the curriculum.- Clear code of conduct for online behaviour; attendance and chat are monitored.Student Wellbeing- Pastoral support for motivation, mental health and anti-bullying.- Reasonable adjustments for SEND/medical needs; individual support plans where required.- Guidance for healthy screen time, ergonomics and safe study spaces at home.Data Protection & Privacy- GDPR-aligned data handling; parental consent for recording/photography where applicable.- Minimal data collected and stored securely.Trips & In-Person Activities- Risk assessments, safeguarding-aware supervision and appropriate adult-to-student ratios.- First-aid provision, emergency procedures, medical/consent forms and insurance in place.Policies are available on request.