Online Safety and Security

Comprehensive Online Safety Measures

Resource Management

We meticulously manage the digital tools and platforms students utilize, guiding them on the benefits and potential risks associated with virtual learning. This proactive approach empowers students to make informed decisions about their online interactions and content consumption.

Collaborative Effort

Recognizing that online education extends beyond the virtual classroom, we emphasize the importance of parental involvement. Parents play a crucial role in discussing online activities, identifying potential warning signs, and reinforcing safe online behaviors at home.

Regulatory Compliance

VGA operates in strict accordance with the UK Department for Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education” (KCSIE) guidelines, which outline comprehensive safeguarding measures, including online safety and digital privacy protocols.

Parental Engagement Sessions

To further support families, we conduct regular sessions throughout the academic year, offering guidance and practical advice on maintaining online safety for children.

Online Safety at Veritas Global Academy

At Veritas Global Academy (VGA), ensuring the online safety and security of our students, parents, and staff is paramount. As a leading British online school, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection and digital privacy, fostering a secure virtual learning environment for our global community, including those in the UK, UAE and the broader Middle East.

Robust Data Protection Protocols

Adherence to GDPR

We comply with the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring transparency regarding:

The specific information we collect about students and parents.
Our methods for securing and, when necessary, disposing of this data.
Channels for parents and guardians to address concerns or inquiries about data usage.
The purposes for which data is held and utilized.
Conditions under which data may be shared with third parties, maintaining strict confidentiality.

Protection of Student Identity

To safeguard our students’ identities, we ensure that no photographs or personal information are published on public-facing sections of our website or social media platforms. All images used are sourced from stock photography libraries and do not depict our students.

Secure Access

Parents and students have access to designated areas protected by secure passwords. Any images or content featuring students are only available within these secure sections, contingent upon obtaining written consent from parents.

Transparent Communication Channels

Monitored Interactions

All communications between students and staff are conducted through VGA’s official email system and video-conferencing platform, both equipped with automatic logging and recording features.

Restricted Personal Contact

The exchange of personal contact information, such as email addresses or phone numbers, is strictly prohibited. Any interaction between students outside of VGA’s platforms requires prior knowledge and consent from both sets of parents.

Enforcement of Policies

Non-compliance with these protocols by students, parents, or staff is addressed with urgency, potentially leading to immediate removal from the academy or termination of employment, as applicable.

At Veritas Global Academy, the safety and well-being of our community are our highest priorities. We are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a secure and supportive environment for all members of our virtual international school.