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Childnet Newsletter August 2020
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25 ideas for embedding online safety throughout your curriculum
With the full time return of Scottish schools and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland due in September, we have produced a resource to support teachers in embedding online safety throughout the curriculum.
We know the online world is a key aspect of most young people’s lives and using technology has become even more important in helping us all to stay connected during the COVID-19 lockdown. For teachers and staff returning to school full time, delivering online safety messages to support their pupils is more important than ever, but with the disruption to the previous school year – time has also become even more precious!
Looking for ways to weave in online safety messages across a school’s curriculum is both efficient and offers a creative way for pupils to bring their learning to life by making links to the world around them. Pupils can also foster a deeper understanding of the messages by applying their learning in different situations.
Join the Childnet Team as Communications and Marketing Manager
We are looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager who will help us reach more young people, teachers and families than ever to help young people get the best out of their digital lives.
BBC Own It helps young people who are returning to learning
The team at BBC Own It have a range of resources on their site, with information on topics such as dealing with mean comments online, top tips for moving to high school, as well as videos from your favourite celebrities giving their advice on what to do if you’ve posted something online you shouldn’t have!
Your child can get more great advice with the Own It Keyboard and app. Download from the Apple or Google Play store.
New Blended Learning Resource from SWGfL
Our partners at SWGfL have released a new resource about Blended Learning which will help schools prepare for the new school year. This has been in response to remote learning along with schools returning to regular practice in the near future.
Further places you can go for help and support
For young people – depending on the age of your child there are a range of places they can go for help, for younger children they can call Childline for help and support, and for older children The Mix offer free and practical advice.
For parents and carers – The O2 and NSPCC helpline can help you with any questions or concerns you may have about keeping your child safe online. They can provide you with advice and help to troubleshoot any problems your family may be facing. You can also take a look at our collection of resources you can use from home.
For educators or professionals – The Professionals Online Safety Helpline will continue to operate Monday to Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm. This helpline can assist with any online safety issues or concerns any professional working with children and young people may have. For help and support, please email [email protected]