E-safety recognised in Ofsted's inspections from September

Ofsted released the latest version of their school inspection handbook on June 22 which now features e safety.  With the inclusion of e Safety, Ofsted (from September) have a range of indicators that evaluate the breadth of a schools safeguarding strategy to include the virtual spaces in which staff, pupils and their families work and socialise. 

A great place to begin to review and map your readiness for this may be to use 360 degree safe (www.360safe.org.uk), the free online self review tool for schools from SWGfL.

The new Ofsted handbook can be found online at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/handbook-for-inspection-of-schools-september-2012