Online Safety And Cyberbullying Course

This Online Safety And Cyberbullying course helps you protect children and young people in the digital world. You’ll learn how young people use the internet, the risks they may face, and how to respond to online dangers, including cyberbullying, to keep them safe, supported, and empowered.

The vast majority of adults in the UK are computer literate and own a mobile phone. Therefore, providing them with almost unlimited access to information and the ability to keep in touch around the globe.

This is also true for children and young people for whom the internet has rapidly become an essential tool for learning, communication, self-expression and forming personal identity. Furthermore, online safety is all about equipping users to understand the risks and protect themselves online.

Therefore, it is important for people working in education, children’s services or residential childcare to have the knowledge, skills and confidence to educate children and young people about the risks and responsibilities of internet use.

This Online Safety And Cyberbullying course will cover:

• How and why young people use the internet
• Types of digital technology
• Social media
• Online risks
• Using the internet safely
• Cyberbullying
• Internet pornography

By the end of This Online Safety And Cyberbullying course, you will:

• Learn about the risks of using the internet and social media unsafely.
• Learn how you can help children and young people be safe online.
• Learn what cyberbullying is and how it differs from traditional forms of bullying.
• Learn what to do if you are concerned that a child you have responsibility for is the target or perpetrator of cyberbullying

This Online Safety and Cyberbullying course is designed specifically for people who want to protect children and young people online, empower them to navigate digital spaces safely, and take action against cyberbullying when it occurs.