Safeguarding Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. Policy Statement

Sharp Test is committed to safeguarding and protecting children who use our platform. We believe that children should never experience abuse of any kind and have a responsibility to create a safe online learning environment.

This Safeguarding Policy applies to all aspects of the Sharp Test service and is designed to ensure that children's welfare is paramount in everything we do.

2. Our Commitment

Sharp Test is committed to:

  • Protecting children from harm and potential harm online
  • Ensuring parental supervision and control at all times
  • Maintaining a safe, private, and non-public learning environment
  • Never collecting unnecessary personal information about children
  • Preventing any form of marketing or tracking targeted at children
  • Operating with transparency and accountability

3. Platform Safety Measures

3.1 Parent-Controlled Access

Sharp Test is designed as a parent-led platform:

  • All accounts are created and controlled by parents
  • Parents remain logged in and supervise their child's use
  • Children do not have independent accounts or login credentials
  • Parents can view all test results and progress at any time

3.2 No Social Features

Sharp Test does NOT include:

  • Chat features or messaging between users
  • User profiles or public-facing information
  • Commenting or discussion forums
  • Social media integration or sharing features
  • Leaderboards or competitive features that expose children's identities

This eliminates the risk of children interacting with strangers or being exposed to inappropriate content from other users.

3.3 Privacy Protection

We protect children's privacy by:

  • NOT collecting children's names, ages, or personal details
  • NOT tracking children's behavior for advertising or profiling
  • NOT sharing any data with third parties
  • Storing all data securely in UK/EEA servers only

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

3.4 Age-Appropriate Content

All practice materials on Sharp Test are:

  • Educational and focused on UK 11+ preparation
  • Age-appropriate for children in Year 4 and Year 5
  • Free from violent, sexual, or otherwise inappropriate content
  • AI-generated with safety filters to prevent harmful content

4. Parental Responsibilities

Parents and guardians are responsible for:

  • Supervision: Supervising their child's use of Sharp Test at all times
  • Device Security: Ensuring their login credentials are kept secure and not shared with children
  • Screen Time: Managing how much time their child spends on practice tests
  • Well-being: Monitoring their child's emotional well-being and stress levels during exam preparation
  • Reporting: Reporting any concerns or inappropriate content immediately

5. What We Don't Do

To protect children, Sharp Test does NOT:

  • Offer live tutoring, video calls, or one-on-one sessions
  • Provide any direct communication channels between staff and children
  • Collect photos, videos, or recordings of children
  • Allow third-party advertising or tracking
  • Market products or services directly to children
  • Share children's information with schools, tutors, or other organizations

6. Data Protection and GDPR

Sharp Test complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with specific protections for children's data:

  • Minimal data collection (only what is necessary)
  • Parental consent for all data processing
  • Transparent privacy practices
  • Right to erasure (parents can delete all data at any time)

See our GDPR page for more details.

7. Reporting Concerns

7.1 If You Have a Concern

If you encounter any content or behavior on Sharp Test that concerns you, please:

  • Contact us immediately through our contact page
  • Provide as much detail as possible (screenshots, test question IDs, etc.)
  • We will investigate all reports within 48 hours

7.2 External Safeguarding Concerns

If you have concerns about a child's safety or well-being that are not related to Sharp Test, please contact the appropriate authorities:

8. Our Values

Sharp Test was created by a parent who understands the 11+ journey firsthand. Our safeguarding approach reflects our core values:

  • Family First: Parents are always in control
  • Safety by Design: Privacy and safety are built into every feature
  • Simplicity: No unnecessary features that could introduce risk
  • Transparency: Clear, honest communication about how the platform works
  • Trust: We treat every child using Sharp Test as we would our own

9. Staff and Operations

Sharp Test is a small, family-run operation:

  • The platform is operated by Talha, the founder, with minimal staff involvement
  • No staff members have direct access to or contact with children
  • Any future staff will undergo appropriate safeguarding training and DBS checks if they have access to user data

10. Policy Review

This Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect:

  • Changes in legislation or best practices
  • Feedback from parents and users
  • New features or services
  • Evolving online safety risks

11. Contact Information

For questions about safeguarding or to report a concern, please contact us at: our contact page.

12. Related Policies

This Safeguarding Policy should be read alongside: