Online safety policy: model and examples

Download and adapt our model online safety policy, which includes acceptable use agreements for pupils, parents/carers and staff. See examples of policies from primary, secondary and special schools.

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on 31 August 2026
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Contents
  1. Download our updated model policy for September 2026
  2. How to make sure your own policy is up to date
  3. Primary school examples
  4. Secondary school examples
  5. Special school examples
  6. Further reading

Download our updated model policy for September 2026

This version is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 and the statutory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance in place from 1 September 2026.

Our model is:

  • Designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context
  • In line with relevant requirements and good practice
  • Approved by Forbes Solicitors

It also contains:

  • Separate acceptable use agreements for you to use with: 
    • The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage (KS) 1 pupils and parents/carers
    • KS2, KS3 and KS4 pupils and parents/carers
    • Staff, governors, volunteers and visitors 
  • A self-audit for staff on their online safety training needs 
  • An online safety incident report log for your designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to use 

How to make sure your own policy is up to date 31 August 2026 We've updated our version of the 'for September 2026' model policy to reflect changes in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026. This