The internet is an awesome place. It’s an amazing resource with opportunities for purposeful investigation and discovery. Just like in the real world, time spent online carries with it joys and risks, highs and lows, happiness and heartbreak, for adults and children alike, so it’s important to learn ways in which children can protect themselves online, as well as how and where to get support from if needed.
According to Ofcom, the amount of people spending time on the internet hit record levels during the Covid19 pandemic, with UK adults spending more than a quarter of their waking day online, with services such as Tiktok and Zoom seeing unprecedented growth.
As a parent, this new world that our children are exploring can be quite daunting. This course will help you identify and manage any risks, whilst ensuring your child enjoys the online world as safely as possible.
Key Topics:
Benefits and risks of the Internet Social Media
Sexual Content
Discrimination and Extremism
Digital Footprints
Sexting
Grooming
Cyber Bullying