Education Services and Training
Online Safety for Parents (children 11+)

Course Area
Safeguarding
Course Code
SP004
User Types
Parents
Course Description
Introduction
This session is aimed to support and educate parents around online safety. It equips parents with the tools to effectively support their children when it comes to the online world. It prepares parents for what their child may be subject to/accessing as they get older and provides them with the skills and understanding to reduce the risks around this.
The session is interactive; parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and the session includes videos to support the delivery of the key messages.
Attendees
This session is suitable for:
- Parents
- Carers
- Grandparents/relatives
This session is NOT suitable for children. Attendees should not bring any children to the session.
Course Content
What parents will take away from the session:
- Knowledge and understanding around the online world
- Information and guidance around parental controls
- Knowledge around social media, and gaming. Thinking around age recommendations and why these are in place
- An understanding of cyberbullying
- Knowledge and understanding around the online risk children may face as they get older
- Where parents can gain support and guidance from if they have any worries regarding the online world
- Resources they can access following the session
Length of Course
1 hour
Session Costs
Enhanced | Core | Non-SLA | |
---|---|---|---|
In School | 1 credit | £125 | £150 |
Online | 1 credit | £125 | £150 |
