What you need to know about....
….a variety of topics - please follow the links to the left.
These pages are particularly relevant for safeguarding professionals.
Additional links which may be useful:
- Online Abuse and Bullying Prevention Guide - developed for professionals who work with young people to help them understand what constitutes abusive behaviour online, the consequences of that behaviour, and where they can get help. (NSPCC 2015)
- Sexting in Schools and Colleges - The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) Education Group has published non-statutory advice for schools and colleges on responding to incidents of sexting. This includes responding to disclosures; handling devices and imagery; risk assessing situations; involving other agencies; information about preventative education; working with parents; reporting imagery to providers. (UKCCIS 2016)
- Teaching online safety in school (DfE 2019)The Department for Education published this non-statutory guidance that outlines how schools can ensure their pupils understand how to stay safe and behave online as part of existing curriculum requirements.
- Upcoming events or conferences - follow the Learning & Development link for the latest conference or event information.