Policy

Safeguarding & Child Data Protection

Important: ETIA Academy provides online educational programmes and learning resources for primary-aged children. We are not a registered school.

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We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive learning experience. We aim to minimise the personal data we collect about children and ensure any data we do process is handled lawfully, securely, and transparently.

We only collect and use child-related information where it is necessary to deliver learning support, and we keep it to the minimum required.

ETIA Academy

Our Safeguarding Commitment

ETIA Academy provides online educational programmes and learning resources for primary-aged children.

We are not a registered school, but we recognise our responsibility to:

• Act in the best interests of children
• Promote safe, respectful learning experiences
• Work in partnership with parents and carers

Safeguarding considerations are embedded into how our services are designed and delivered.

Online Learning & Appropriate Use

To help maintain a safe learning environment:

• Learning activities are age-appropriate
• Content is designed to be inclusive, calm and supportive
• Communication is conducted with parents or guardians
• Children are expected to engage with learning under appropriate adult supervision

We do not provide open chat spaces or unmoderated communication between children.

Child Data Protection

ETIA Academy follows the principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU GDPR when handling data relating to children.

We are committed to:

• Collecting only the minimum data necessary
• Using child data solely to support learning
• Storing data securely using reputable service providers
• Never selling or misusing children’s personal data

Examples of child data we may process include:

• Year group or age range

Learning preferences where relevant

Working With Parents & Carers

Parents or legal guardians remain responsible for overseeing their child’s learning and online activity.

We encourage open communication and welcome questions or concerns from families at any time.

Raising a Concern

If you have any safeguarding or child data protection concerns relating to ETIA Academy, please contact us as soon as possible.

info@etiaacademy.co.uk

All concerns will be taken seriously and handled appropriately.

Review of This Statement

This safeguarding and child data protection statement is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate for our services and legal obligations.