Internet Safety Training
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Develop awareness of different ways in which children and young people use the internet and mobile technology
- Develop awareness of the possible risks to children and young people when using different methods of online and mobile communication
- Be able to identify key eSafety practises which children and young people should be aware of
- Know how to report abusive behaviour online
- Know what to do if a child discloses an experience of abusive online behaviour
- Be aware of further online eSafety support
Check our Safeguarding Children and e-safety training -forthcoming events page
This area provides resources you can access that encourage young people to have fun with new technology, whilst staying in control of the risks. Importantly, they also signpost where a child can go if they have any concerns.
The products which range from films, presentations, games, lesson plans and posters cover issues of grooming by sexual predators, children's risk taking behaviour online and cyberbullying. Resources have been created for Key Stages 1- 4 (5-16 year olds) and can be accessed for free once you register on this site.
Key Stage 1 (5-7 year olds)
Thinkuknow has developed Hector's World resources . Hector's world is an exciting interactive online under water adventure. The new resources are accompanied by poster, stickers and lessons plans
Check out their new resource 'Lee & Kim's adventures'
Key Stage 2 (8-11 year olds)
Thinkuknow has a new resource for 8-10 year olds: "Thinkuknow Cybercafe". This resource is an exciting interactive online space where young people can practically learn about online safety.
The new resource is accompanied by 9 easy to use informative lesson plans allowing you to move easily from the whiteboard to the computer.
Key stage 2 resources include:
- Thinkuknow Cybercafe interactive
- 9 separate teacher lessons plans
- Questionnaires for children - Results to be submitted Thinkuknow website back by you
- Purely for Parents Presentation and supporting materials.
Teacher's Pack
The Teachers' Pack (Key Stage 2) is downloadable from the CEOP - www.ThinkuKnow.co.uk teachers' area. You need to register (free) on the website before having access to the free downloads.
The Cybercafe website
The Cybercafe website is an integral part of the scheme and develops pupils' skills on staying safe on the Internet. It is a very appealing site for the pupils to use as it has a child friendly appearance with realistic café background noises and music.
The Cybercafe covers the following issues:
- Emailing
- Chat rooms
- Reviewing Websites
- SMS/Text messaging
- A quiz
The Cybercafe also includes fact files on instant messaging and online forums. In each section they visit, pupils are faced with dilemmas allowing them to make choices. Incorrect choices are followed up with an explanation of why their particular choice was unsafe or inappropriate. At the end of the section there are three questions to recap on what they have learnt before returning to the Cybercafe main area.
Key Stage 3 (12-16 year olds)
If you wish to train key stage 3 young people you have to attend CEOP's Thinkuknow training. The training is aimed aT professionals who work with young people ranging from educators through health to law enforcement.
There are two different types of training,
- CEOP Thinkuknow Training
- CEOP Training Ambassador Course
Click here for more information www.ThinkuKnow.co.uk
Safer Internet Day
Thinkuknow provides two short assemblies: original, thought-provoking films which, within ten minutes, incorporate the very latest online safety advice. these films can be used at any time. The assemblies, which come with comprehensive guidance notes, suggested lesson plans and child protection information, are available here. They focus on children's risk taking behaviour - particularly in social networking sites and the way their personal information can be manipulated by offenders and peers.
CEOP
There is also a new portal which CEOP has created where a number of key stakeholders have produced new materials and content for a range of target audiences. This will provide a wide range of resources and links to raise awareness of internet safety and security.
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03/06/2011 08:57:43
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