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eSafety Information
At Great Baddow High School, we believe that preparing young people for life in a digital world is just as important as academic success. That’s why we have developed a robust, age-appropriate eSafety curriculum delivered during tutor time once a fortnight. This programme goes far beyond the basics of “staying safe online”—it equips students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience they need to navigate the complex challenges of the digital age.
What Makes Our Programme Different?
- Depth and Breadth: We cover over 30 key topics ranging from cyberbullying and online gaming risks to emerging issues like AI, deepfakes, and digital wellbeing.
- Real-World Relevance: Lessons address current trends such as influencer culture, online challenges, and the impact of algorithms on mental health.
- Practical Strategies: Students learn how to report concerns, manage privacy settings, and make informed choices online.
- Critical Thinking: We teach students to spot misinformation, understand online grooming tactics, and recognise harmful behaviours.
Key Themes We Explore
- Digital Safety: Exposure to inappropriate content, phishing scams, and identity theft.
- Social Media Awareness: Oversharing, peer pressure, addiction, and comparison culture.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Managing screen time, coping with online harassment, and building resilience.
- Legal and Ethical Issues: Consent, image-based abuse, criminal exploitation, and radicalisation.
- Emerging Risks: AI, synthetic media, and the future of online technology.
Full Programme
| Year 7 |
Exposure to Inappropriate Content Online Gaming Risks Cyberbullying Oversharing Personal Information Fake Profiles and Impersonation Peer Pressure to Join Social Media |
| Year 8 |
Social Media Addiction Online Challenges and Dares Sexting Pressure Influencer Culture Phishing and Scams Group Chat Exclusion |
| Year 9 |
Online Grooming Reputation Damage Self-Harm Communities Misinformation & Disinformation Trolling and Hate Speech Illegal Online Behaviours & Criminal Exploitation |
| Year 10 |
Image-Based Abuse (Revenge Porn) Online Radicalisation Mental Health Impact Online Dating Risks Suicide Prevention & Digital Wellbeing AI & Emerging Technology Risks |
| Year 11 |
Blackmail and Coercion (Sextortion) Online Fraud Gender-Based Harm and Online Extremism Online Harassment Unfiltered Content Access Exam Stress Amplified Online |
How We Deliver It
Each topic is broken down into three focused lessons that encourage discussion, reflection, and practical action:
- Understanding the Risk – What is it and why does it matter?
- Exploring the Impact – How does it affect individuals and communities?
- Taking Action – What can students do to stay safe and support others?
Our Commitment
We want parents to feel confident that their child is not only protected but empowered to thrive online. This programme is part of our wider commitment to safeguarding and personal development, ensuring every student understands how to use technology responsibly and safely.
Online Support
There is a raft of support online for parents, please see a selection of links and further information below:
Parent Zone | At the heart of digital family life
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
Parents and carers | CEOP Education
Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support - Internet Matters
