Every child deserves safe, ethical care
Safeguarding isn’t a feature on KidsGram — it’s the foundation. Every provider check, AI response and data flow is built around UK child-protection standards.
Safeguarding Snapshot
All checks current • reviewed monthly
UK GDPR + ICO children’s data code
Encrypted at rest & in transit, strict retention.
KCSiE 2024 & Working Together 2023
Aligned with UK statutory safeguarding guidance.
Every provider DBS-verified
Enhanced DBS plus Ofsted/CQC where applicable.
Explainable, non-clinical AI
Every answer cites its source & flags when to consult a professional.
Our Safeguarding Pillars
These six pillars form the backbone of our approach to child safety, data protection, and ethical AI use.
Children's Code (AADC)
We follow the ICO's Age Appropriate Design Code — 15 standards that put the best interests of the child first across every part of the platform.
- Default high privacy for children
- No behavioural profiling of children
- Age-appropriate application of all settings
- Transparent, child-friendly explanations
Online Safety Act 2023
Risk assessments, content moderation and age assurance to meet the children's safety duties enforced by Ofcom.
- Children's risk assessment for the service
- Content moderation and reporting tools
- Age assurance where appropriate
- Ofcom-aligned transparency reporting
UK GDPR & DPA 2018
Children's data is treated as heightened. Article 9 health data carries extra protections — encrypted at rest, minimised, and never sold.
- Data minimisation — only what is necessary
- Explicit parental consent for processing
- Right to erasure and data portability
- Regular Data Protection Impact Assessments
KCSiE & Working Together 2023
Designated Safeguarding Lead, multi-agency escalation pathways and audited disclosure logs aligned with statutory guidance.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Local safeguarding partnership routing
- Audited disclosure logs (24/7 monitored)
- Annual KCSiE-aligned staff training
SEND Code of Practice 0–25
EHCP-aware journeys, SENDIASS signposting and a 152 LA Local Offer aggregator — built around the Children & Families Act 2014.
- EHCP Navigator for parents
- SENDIASS locator (free statutory advice)
- Local Offer aggregator (152 LAs)
- Reasonable adjustments duty (Equality Act 2010)
Verified UK Providers
Every listed provider is checked against the live UK regulator they sit under — Ofsted, CQC, HCPC, GMC/NMC/GDC, DfE GIAS or the Charity Commission.
- Ofsted URN for childcare & education
- CQC ID for health & care providers
- HCPC / GMC / NMC / GDC register checks
- DBS Update Service status (with consent)
Accessible & Equitable
WCAG 2.2 AA baseline plus an always-on accessibility bar — meeting the Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustments duty.
- WCAG 2.2 AA across the service
- Font size, dyslexia mode, high contrast
- BSL toggle and screen-reader friendly
- Quick-exit pattern for domestic abuse safety
Crisis Signposting (never simulated)
Always-on tile to UK helplines. AI never replaces a human helpline — it signposts and steps aside.
- Childline 0800 1111 · Samaritans 116 123
- Shout 85258 · NSPCC 0808 800 5000
- PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 0800 068 4141
- 999 / 111 always one tap away
How We Protect Your Child's Data
We follow the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidelines for children's data processing. Every piece of information is encrypted, access-controlled, and subject to strict retention limits.
Default High Privacy (AADC)
Children's settings start at the most protective level — no profiling, no nudges, no dark patterns
Encryption
AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit; Article 9 health data segregated
Access Control
Only verified parents/guardians access child profiles; teen privacy preserved (Gillick-aware)
AADC-aligned Retention
Automatic deletion policies aligned with ICO Children's Code retention limits
Granular Consent
Per-purpose parental consent with one-tap withdrawal
OSA Risk Assessment
Children's safety risk assessment under the Online Safety Act 2023, reviewed regularly
Audit Trail
Complete logging of all data access, AI sessions and disclosures (DSL-accessible)
Data Protection Summary
Your child's data rights
EYFS Framework Alignment
Our developmental tracking covers all seven areas of learning defined by the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework.
Communication & Language
Prime Area
Physical Development
Prime Area
Personal, Social & Emotional
Prime Area
Literacy
Specific Area
Mathematics
Specific Area
Understanding the World
Specific Area
Expressive Arts & Design
Specific Area
Have Questions About Our Safeguarding?
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is available to answer any questions about our child protection policies, data handling, or compliance measures.