The New Children’s Online Privacy Code is Coming: What Schools Actually Need to Do
Is Your School's Privacy Policy Written for Lawyers or Kids?
By 10 December 2026, the new Children’s Online Privacy Code will be legally registered, forcing a massive cultural shift in how schools and ed-tech vendors handle student data. The OAIC has made one thing perfectly clear that the 40 page, legalese heavy privacy documents hidden in a website footer are out!
Want to know exactly what the OAIC requires from your school's digital tools and policies?
Why Your School Needs a Family Code of Conduct, Not Just a Parents Code of Conduct
Who is Behaving Badly in Your Kiss and Ride Line?
Think about your current school code of conduct. If an uncle becomes aggressive with a teacher at drop-off, a step parent secretly records a private meeting, or a grandparent posts defamatory comments online, does your policy actually give you the authority to intervene?
Want to see why your current policy might be leaving your staff vulnerable?
Why Schools Need an E-Rideables and E-Bikes Policy
Are Your School Policies Moving at the Speed of an E-Scooter?
Walk past any school gate during the morning rush, and you will see it instantly, traditional push bikes and foot scooters are rapidly being replaced by high tech electric rides. While e-bikes and e-scooters are fantastic for independence, they introduce significant new challenges from high speed collisions on shared footpaths to the real threat of lithium-ion battery fires inside school buildings.
Want to read the full breakdown on how to close these gaps and see what a comprehensive framework looks like?