Rapid shifts are occurring in the digital landscape. The learning environment demands that institutions increase their agility in responding to attendant threats to avoid inadvertent harm to their people. 

• Acknowledging that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, with leaders/managers having particular responsibility for implementation;
• Implementation of appropriate online monitoring technologies to ensure a safe and protected learning environment, e.g. content filtering, detection, and deterrence of malware, passwords, etc;
• Adopting relevant policies to support digital learning and safeguarding such as a Data Protection Policy, Digital Safeguarding Policy, Privacy Policy, or Online Learning policies;
• Investment in online safety education and training for all – staff, learners, etc;
• Fully embracing digital learning as a tool for enhancing access to education and inclusion for all. Putting in place supporting platforms, redesigning of modules and content for easy access by all, and;
• Enhancing due diligence measures for third-party service providers to support online safety measures e.g. holding them accountable to strengthen their online security.