In today’s digital world, the internet plays a huge part in the lives of children and young people—whether it's for learning, socialising, or entertainment.

We know that the internet brings incredible opportunities for growth and connection, but it also comes with risks. During this Protecting Your Child Online course, we’ll provide you with practical strategies, guidance, and resources to help you understand how to keep your child safe while they’re online, and how to have open conversations that foster digital responsibility and resilience.

This course will cover:

• Understanding Internet Use
• Online Risks and Challenges
• Digital Resilience
• Parental Involvement and Control
• Creating a Safe Online Environment
• Resources

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand both the positive and negative impacts of internet use on children's well-being.
• Recognise online risks (cyberbullying, grooming, inappropriate content, etc.) and distinguish between risk and harm.
• Understand age rules for social media platforms and how children may bypass these guidelines.
• Develop effective communication strategies to discuss internet safety with children at different developmental stages.
• Implement practical steps, including parental controls, privacy settings, and family agreements, to reduce online risks.
• Foster digital resilience in children to better navigate online spaces.

This Protecting Your Child Online course is created for parents.