Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day which is a globally celebrated event. The theme this year is; ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’.
This year we will be exploring reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction? As a school, children will be be focusing on how we can know what to trust online, supporting them to question, challenge and change the online world. We will explore how influence, persuasion and manipulation can impact young people’s decisions, opinions and what they share online.
How can you support as parents and carers?
Digital Parenting by Vodaphone is a parents and carers guide to helping your family live a safe and happy digital life. There are lots of interesting articles including one about fake news and another on digital resources that boost mental health. Have a read, it is really informative:
This guide gives top tips on how to empower children to make smarter, informed choices to navigate their online world safely and gives suggestions on what conversations you can have with your children regarding each issue. Hope you find it helpful:
Critical Thinking Guide for Parents and Carers
