Online Safety Page
Grooming
“Police in the UK recorded 7,263 offences of ‘sexual communication with a child’ last year.”
— Source: NSPCC (2026)
Inappropriate content
“Seven in ten UK children aged 11–17 had seen harmful online content in the past month, including violent, pornographic, or otherwise age‑inappropriate material.”
— Source: Ofcom Online Nations Report (2025/26)
Scams
“79% of UK young people aged 8–17 come across online scams at least once a month, with 20% seeing scams every day.”
— Source: UK Safer Internet Centre / Safer Internet Day research (2026)
We are aware
Dear Parents and Carers,
We want to make you aware that FUEL has recently been mentioned on a social media “school wars” list. We understand that seeing things like this can be worrying, and we want to reassure you that we are taking the matter seriously.
Our staff are aware and will continue to remain vigilant throughout the school day. As always, we have clear safeguarding procedures in place and will be monitoring the situation closely. Additional checks and supervision will be in place where needed to ensure that all pupils remain safe while attending school.
The safety and well-being of our pupils is always our highest priority. We will continue to work with relevant partners and take any necessary steps to keep our school community safe.
If you have any concerns or information you feel we should be aware of, please contact the school directly. 0115 9609139
Thank you for your continued support.
FUEL Safeguarding Team
Being online is a key part of daily life. Social media, games, apps, and websites—accessed through phones, tablets, computers, and consoles—make up a young person’s online world.
These offer great opportunities for learning and growth but also bring new risks. Parents should know which apps their child uses and who they interact with. Some children recognise unsafe messages and tell a trusted adult, but others may be more vulnerable.
Please contact safeguarding@fueleducation.org.uk if you have any concerns, we can help find support.
Remind children that not everyone online is who they claim to be, and they should only talk to people they know in real life.
Regular, open conversations about what children do online are just as important as using parental controls or filters.
We’ve also included helpful parental guides for popular apps, games, and social media platforms, along with links to further support.
Please see below.
Reach out
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting every child in our care. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Karen Meston, works closely with health services, social care, the police, and other agencies to support your child’s wellbeing.
Whenever possible, we keep parents informed, but in some cases we are legally required to work directly with the authorities to ensure a child’s safety.
If you have any concerns about your child or another child, please contact Karen Meston for advice and guidance.
Working in Partnership
We value strong partnerships with schools and local authorities. By working together, we ensure that every student referred to FUEL receives the personalised support and curriculum they need to re-engage with education and succeed.
Address
FUEL Independent School
(First Universal Enterprises Limited)
Unit 7 Ellesmere Business Park
Haydn Road
Sherwood
Nottingham
NG5 1DX
Address
FUEL In The Community
Melbourne Park
Melbourne Road
Aspley
NG8 5HL
Main Reception
0115 9609 139
Emergency Number
07775 556555
