Compliance

Safeguarding Children on the Internet Certification

This course provides parents, carers and anyone working with children with an overview of the dangers children and young people face when they use the internet. It encourages parents and carers to develop strong lines of communication when talking with their children, and contains practical advice for holding conversations about sensitive issues including cyber-bullying, pornography use and online relationships.

What you'll learn

Why the dangers of the digital era must be taken seriously.
How and why children make use of the internet.
How to keep up to date with the latest technology and the tools your child is likely to be using online.
The most common ways in which children and teenagers use social media.
The importance of teaching your child to use privacy settings as a means of protecting their personal information and identity from misuse.
Why you must be prepared to support your child in the event that they become a victim of bullying.
The factors that may make a child or teenager particularly vulnerable to cyber-bullying.
How to spot the signs that indicate your child may be a victim of bullying.