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Safeguarding children who access the internet

Develop awareness of safeguarding issues relating to new technologies

Key information Dates Delivery on request, on a date of your choice.  Duration One day Venue To be arranged. This can be a venue of your choice. Fees To be confirmed Further information Call 0844 892 1026

To arrange for us to deliver this training to your organisation call 0844 892 1026 or contactus@nspcc.org.uk

What is the course about?

This course can help you and your staff develop awareness of the most current safeguarding issues faced by children and young people who access the internet through a variety of mediums including computers, mobile phones and gaming.

You will learn about safeguarding issues relating to gaming, social networking, cyberbullying and accessing inappropriate material. You will also learn how to develop effective policies and procedures to increase the resilience of children and young people in your organisation.

Who is this course for?

Everyone whose work brings them into contact with children and young people. This includes employees and volunteers.

What level is the course and do I need any specific skills?

You should already have received basic awareness training in child protection.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

• identify the current safeguarding issues in using new technologies
  
  
• recognise the indicators of abuse for children and young people who access the internet
  
  
• state the relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding and new technologies
  
  
• recognise the importance of developing resilience of children and young people who access the internet
  
  
• evaluate the main tenets of your organisation's e-safety/acceptable use policy
  
  
• establish effective practical safeguarding strategies for children and young people in their use of new technologies
  
  
• identify how to respond to and report safeguarding concerns related to the use of the internet.

How will I be taught?

Through face-to-face learning from experienced professionals.

A range of methods will be used to help to build up skills and knowledge and there will be opportunities to think about attitudes. Methods include formal input, large and small group discussions, working with case scenarios and use of DVD materials.

The course will also display practical online tips and will begin to enable you to use the technologies.

We can deliver training on Safeguarding children who access the internet to your organisation at a venue of your choice and to a timescale that suits your requirements.

We can also develop or modify a course specifically to meet your organisation's needs.

To arrange training or discuss your requirements
call 0844 892 1026 or contactus@nspcc.org.uk

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