Safeguarding flags
What the safeguarding review looks for, what each severity means, and what it is not.
Every written answer to an assignment is read by an AI safeguarding review. When something looks concerning, Elysian flags it to the student's teacher with the exact words and a one-line reason, so they can read it in context and decide what to do.
What it looks for
| Category | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Immediate risk | Mentions of self-harm or not wanting to be here |
| Emotional distress | Signs of hopelessness, or feeling worthless |
| Social isolation | Bullying, being left out, or feeling completely alone |
| Family concern | Something difficult happening at home |
| Academic stress | Burnout, or feeling unable to keep up with school |
| Needs support | A general worry that does not fit the other groups |
The review is asked to flag only what is genuinely concerning. Ordinary bad days, and normal negative feelings, are not flags.
Severity
| Severity | What happens |
|---|---|
| High | The teacher is emailed straight away, and the flag is pinned to the top of Responses |
| Medium | It waits in Responses, and is included in the teacher's daily digest email |
| Low | It sits in Responses as something worth keeping an eye on |
What it is not
The review can miss things and can flag things that turn out to be fine. A flag never replaces your school's safeguarding policy or a conversation with the student. If a student may be in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
After a flag
Teachers follow up in whatever way fits: talking to the student, writing to them, telling the school's support lead, or contacting home. When they mark the flag as reviewed, they can record what they did, so the school has a record of it.
If you are a student and something is worrying you, please talk to your school counselor or a trusted adult.