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Resource - e-Safety Gift Guide

Be smart and secure when choosing tech gifts for children and young people this year.

Tips to support safe behaviour online

Staying safe online requires range of skills and attributes from technical knowledge to critical thinking and empathy. These 5 tips introduce some of the key skills for engaging safely online.

Shopping online

Online shopping can be convenient and has extended access to goods and services. Learning how to shop thoughtfully, identify reputable sellers and assert your rights is an important part of being a digital citizen.

Collaborating online

Collaborating effectively is an important skill for both students and teachers. A good digital citizen can use online tools to work with people from around the world.

What makes a good password?

Keeping your passwords strong and secure is one way to stay safe online. What makes a good password?

Helping children stay safe when talking to others online

Online messaging and chat are popular ways for children and young people to communicate. There are several things you can discuss with children to help keep them safe. With the rise in popularity of messaging apps and digital communication, young people often keep in touch online. It is common to worry about their safety, but by setting boundaries and expectations, you can help to guide their use.

What are the benefits of social media?

Social media, when used in a responsible and age-appropriate way, can help children learn, think critically and build the skills they need for the future.

Resource - Be Deadly Online

An animation and poster campaign about big issues online, like bullying, reputation and respect for others.

The 4Rs: respect, resilience, responsibility and reasoning

Respect, resilience, responsibility and reasoning are the four critical skills required to create a safer and more positive online environment for everyone.

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