YOUR SCHOOL. YOUR COMMUNITY.
NOT JUST SAFER. STRONGER
Imagine this...
Instead of firefighting the same online issues again and again, you see proactive conversations at home that reinforce what’s taught in class.
Parents feel empowered — not overwhelmed — and finally start to play their part with calm confidence.
Staff feel supported, not solely responsible, and behaviour begins to shift.
FAQs
What exactly does the Safer Schools Programme include?
It provides curriculum-aligned classroom modules, matched Parent Playbooks, and access to our full Tween & Teen Cyber Awareness Programmes (paid) - all designed to build digital confidence at school and at home.
Is this really free for schools to access?
Yes. Core teaching resources and matching parent content are completely free. There are optional upgrades if you wish to offer our full awareness programmes to staff or families.
How does this support our safeguarding responsibilities?
It directly supports statutory duties under KCSIE, RSHE, the Ofsted framework, the Prevent Duty, and the UKCIS digital literacy standards - with no extra admin or compliance burden on your team.
How do the Parent Playbooks work?
They’re short (2-min), jargon-free video insights that match each classroom module. Parents access them independently via a school code — no login, no data sharing, no IT setup.
What age range is this suitable for?
The Safer Schools content is age-appropriate and designed for use in prep and primary schools (Years 3–6, ages 7–11) and secondary schools (Years 7–9, ages 11–14).
The full awareness programmes include dedicated tracks for Tweens (8–12) and Teens (13+), ensuring the right guidance at the right stage.
Is there any workload for staff or IT teams?
Minimal. Schools can log in via the Be Hard to Hack Academy to access content modules and download supporting materials (e.g. scripts and slides).
Parents receive a one-time access code to view the matching Parent Playbooks via the same Academy platform.
No installations, no data sharing, no IT burden.
Why can’t parents simply use ChatGPT for online-safety advice? It seems capable enough.
ChatGPT style generative AI models give generalised, unvalidated answers. Safeguarding requires advice that is safe, accurate, and consistent - every time. Parents using general AI can receive conflicting or incomplete guidance, which directly increases safeguarding noise for the school. SAFER Families prevents this by giving parents a single, expert-authored, school-safe foundation. The value is consistency, not complexity.
Will SAFER Families create extra work or more questions for my staff?
No. It reduces them. Parents get clear, actionable guidance at the point of need, meaning fewer speculative emails, fewer panicked calls, and fewer incomplete concerns. It supports your culture without adding to your workload.
Is this just AI answering safeguarding questions? How do I know it won’t give risky advice?
SAFER Families is not “raw AI”. It sits on top of an expert-authored, education-aligned knowledge bank designed specifically for child digital-safety scenarios. This means:
- No medical advice
- No threshold determinations
- No investigative guidance
- No school-specific instructions
- No over-confident guesswork
Instead, parents get safe-boundaried, behaviourally sound guidance that aligns with recognised safeguarding norms — without stepping into DSL decision-making space.
Does it tell parents how our school handles safeguarding?
No. It supports parents in understanding digital risks and handling them constructively, but it does not echo or imply any school-specific procedures. That protects your staff and avoids giving parents misleading expectations. It complements your safeguarding system - it does not compete with it.
With tools like ChatGPT becoming more capable, why invest in a bespoke solution like SAFER Families?
Because general AI is designed for breadth. Safeguarding requires assured depth, consistency, and risk-management. General AI’s answers vary, are not validated, and can drift into inappropriate territory without warning. SAFER Families gives your Trust:
- a single, reliable message for all families
- expert-authored guidance aligned with educational safeguarding norms
- reduced safeguarding noise across schools
- documented evidence of parental support (KCSIE expectation)
- a defensible, governed approach in a high-risk domain
Parents may use a ChatGPT or equivalent anyway, but a Trust cannot rely on it. SAFER Families is the layer that protects your families and protects your schools.
Is this future-proof? What if AI changes again in six months?
Yes. The AI engine can change - the knowledge bank, governance layer, curriculum, and behavioural model remain constant. This means every advance in AI strengthens the parent experience without increasing risk or changing school commitment.