Overview

The online world can provide many benefits for children and young people, but the complexity of this environment presents several challenges. These courses are designed to help you understand how children and young people engage online, the risks they are exposed to and the actions you can take to keep them safe.

Basics

If you are not familiar with online platforms, this is a great introduction to the most popular sites and apps. This training will provide:

• An introduction to the online world and the most popular social media platforms.
• An overview of the basic functions on social media and how children use them.
• The necessary steps you can take to help keep children safe online.

Intermediate

If you have a basic understanding of online safety and feel comfortable with technology, this training will take you to the next level with:

• Evidence-based strategies on how to talk to children about online safety.
• Insight into the key issues children face online, like cyberbullying and image sharing.
• Signposting to key reporting pathways for online harms.

Advanced

If you feel confident in using technology and your knowledge of online safety, further enhance your skillset by:

• Providing an overview of the key pieces of legislation concerned with online harms.
• A summary of how children may be approached online, and the tactics used to exploit them.
• Giving you an understanding of how to access the right support during a crisis.