Pilot Programme — Now Open

Pilot TrendShield with your safeguarding team

We are working with a small number of schools to test whether weekly online-risk briefings are genuinely useful in a real safeguarding workflow. No IT setup, no obligation, no cost during the pilot period.

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Online-risk intelligence for school safeguarding teams

TrendShield reviews publicly available social media content and identifies online issues that may be relevant to young people in schools. Content is assessed by our team before anything is published.

Each week, your safeguarding team receives a short briefing covering the most relevant issues, new slang, and suggested actions. No technical expertise or IT involvement required.

What TrendShield monitors

Viral challenges and trends spreading on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat
New slang terms and language used by young people online
Influencer content with potential safeguarding implications
Regional spread of emerging risks across UK areas
Public-source content only — no private monitoring

Testing whether this is genuinely useful

TrendShield is in development. We are working with a small number of schools to find out whether the briefings and intelligence are useful in practice before making the platform more widely available.

01

Validate real-world usefulness

We need to understand which alerts, briefing formats and intelligence types actually help DSLs and safeguarding leads in their day-to-day work.

02

Refine with expert input

Safeguarding professionals understand nuance in a way no algorithm does. Pilot schools help us calibrate what is genuinely concerning versus what is noise.

03

Build trust through transparency

Running a structured pilot lets us demonstrate how the platform works, what data we use, and how we protect privacy — before asking schools to commit.

Everything your safeguarding team needs to get started

Pilot schools receive full access to the TrendShield platform at no cost during the pilot period. No IT integration, no lengthy onboarding.

Weekly Safeguarding Briefings

Delivered every Monday morning. Plain-English summaries of emerging risks, new slang and recommended actions.

Early Warning Alerts

Receive alerts when high or critical-risk trends are identified, with context and recommended actions for your school.

Full Dashboard Access

Your school's safeguarding dashboard, evidence library, regional intelligence map and concern submission tools.

Dedicated Feedback Sessions

Regular one-to-one sessions with our team to discuss what's working, what isn't, and what your school needs.

No IT Integration Required

TrendShield is a web-based platform. No software installation, no network configuration. Log in from any browser.

Complimentary Access

Full platform access at no cost during the pilot period. We ask only for structured feedback to help us improve.

A structured six-week programme

The pilot runs for six weeks from onboarding. We've kept the commitment light — we know safeguarding teams are busy.

Week 1

Onboarding & Setup

Your school account is created. We walk your DSL through the dashboard in a 20-minute online session. No IT involvement needed.

Weeks 2–5

Active Platform Use

Receive weekly briefings every Monday. Review alerts, explore the evidence library, and use the platform as part of your normal safeguarding routine.

Week 3

Mid-Pilot Check-In

A 30-minute feedback session with our team. We want to understand what's useful, what's missing and how we can improve.

Week 6

Final Review & Next Steps

A closing feedback session. We'll discuss what worked, share our roadmap, and explain options for continued access.

Structured feedback from safeguarding professionals

We ask for focused, structured feedback — not a heavy time commitment. Here is what helps us most during the pilot.

Common questions

Does TrendShield monitor our students or school network?
No. TrendShield only monitors publicly available content on social media platforms and the open web. We do not access private messages, school networks, student devices, or any personal data belonging to students or families.
Is TrendShield GDPR compliant?
TrendShield is designed with UK data protection requirements in mind. The platform does not collect personal data about children or families. Staff accounts use email addresses for login only. All data is stored within the UK. A data processing agreement is available on request. We recommend your school reviews our privacy documentation before signing up.
How much time does it take each week?
The weekly briefing is designed to be read in under 10 minutes. Most DSLs review it at the start of their Monday morning. Beyond that, you can check the dashboard and alerts as frequently or infrequently as suits your workload — there is no minimum usage requirement.
Do we need IT support to set up?
No IT support is needed. TrendShield is entirely web-based and accessed through a standard browser. There is no software to install, no network configuration, and no integration with your school's existing systems. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.
Who in our school should be involved?
The primary user is your Designated Safeguarding Lead. We can also create accounts for deputy DSLs, heads of year, and other safeguarding team members. During the pilot, we recommend at least one person reviews the weekly briefing and is available for the two feedback sessions.
What happens at the end of the pilot?
At the end of the six-week pilot, we will share our roadmap and discuss options for continued access. There is no obligation to continue. We will never charge you without your explicit agreement.
Is this suitable for primary schools as well as secondary?
Yes. TrendShield's briefings are tailored to the age range of your school. Primary schools receive intelligence relevant to younger children, with age-appropriate context and guidance. You specify your age range during setup.

Privacy & safeguarding commitments

We are committed to operating in a way that is transparent, trustworthy and fully aligned with safeguarding principles.

What we commit to every pilot school

Public-source monitoring only — no private content, messages or accounts
No personal data about children or families is collected or stored
All platform data held securely within the United Kingdom
Full transparency about our methods and sources on request
Human review of AI-generated intelligence before publication
Data processing agreement available on request
No obligation to continue after the pilot period
School data deleted on request at any time
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Complete this short form and we will be in touch within two working days to discuss your school's needs and confirm your place.

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