Online Safeguarding Statement

NP Drawing — operated by SIA "ABNP GROUP" Last updated: 01.07.2026

Every child in our classes has the right to feel safe. This statement explains the practical steps we take to keep our live online lessons a secure, positive space, and what parents can expect from us.

1. Our teachers

• All teachers are vetted before they teach: identity verification, reference checks, and a criminal-record check appropriate to their country of residence.
• Teachers receive guidance on online safety and appropriate conduct with children before their first class.
• Teachers never contact children directly. All communication — scheduling, feedback, questions — goes through the parent via our official channels (info@npdrawing.com and our booking system).

2. How lessons are kept safe

• Closed classes: each Zoom lesson is accessible only via the private link sent to booked parents. We use waiting rooms, and the teacher admits only expected participants.
• Small groups: a maximum of 8 children, so the teacher sees and hears everyone.
• No recordings: we do not record lessons, and participants are not permitted to record or photograph them, as this would capture other people's children.
• No private channels: Zoom private chat between participants is disabled where possible; the teacher uses group communication only.
• Names: children join with first name only. If a display name shows more, the teacher will rename the participant in Zoom.

3. What we expect from parents

• Please help younger children set up, and remain within earshot during lessons — your child stays in your care at home.
• Ensure your child joins from an appropriate space (not a bathroom or bedroom where privacy could be compromised, where practical).
• Do not share the Zoom link outside your family.
• Tell us about anything that concerned you or your child — we treat every report seriously.

4. Behaviour in class
Teachers maintain a kind, encouraging atmosphere. Bullying, mockery of other children's work, or inappropriate language are addressed immediately; a child may be muted or removed from a session in serious cases, and we will always discuss the situation with the parent afterwards (see our [Terms of Service], section 11).

5. Raising a concern
If you or your child are ever uncomfortable about anything that happened in a class — the teacher's conduct, another participant, anything at all:

• Email info@npdrawing.com with "SAFEGUARDING" in the subject line, or call +44 7861 929523.
• Concerns are reviewed by school management within 1 working day.
• We will tell you what we found and what we are doing about it.
• Where a child may be at risk, we will cooperate fully with relevant authorities.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services (999 in the UK) first.

6. Data and privacy
Keeping children safe includes their data. We collect only a child's first name, age, and experience level, never communicate with children directly, and never publish their work without parental consent. Full details: [Children's Privacy Notice].

SIA "ABNP GROUP" (trading as NP Drawing) · Kvēles iela 17, Rīga, LV-1024, Latvia · info@npdrawing.com · +44 7861 929523