In school we have introduced a robust programme of work to educate our children about online safety in association with Project Evolve. The themes include Self image and identity, Online relationships, Managing Online Information, Privacy and Security, Online reputation, Online bullying, Health, Well being and Lifestyle and Copyright and Ownership.
We are beginning to explore Common Sense Education’s Digital Citizenship Lessons. Common Sense Media is providing an invaluable resource for our pupils. Through their engaging and clever Digital Citizens, the children are introduced to the online world in a fun, safe and memorable way. Themes include Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy, Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy and Security.
Take a look at their curriculum here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VeR4UifFbMqIsIpvYejLYMubL0CgWBrhsi7Zxm7Ubqs/edit?tab=t.0
We also use resources from websites such as CEOP, Thinkuknow, the NSPCC, Childnet, NOS, Internet Matters.org and Saferinternet.org.uk.
We subscribe to a monthly internet safety newsletter for parents/carers, which is shared via Parentapp, along with the National Online Safety information posters. We also run parent workshops and information sessions during the year.
We believe that together we can ensure our children are fully prepared and equipped to engage safely and effectively with an online world.
Check out these social media platform guides: https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/apps-and-platforms/social-media/
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