As the start of term grows ever closer, we look at some of the free resources available to help you to get back to school ready!
These resources are all free and available for use by any educator, including those involved in home schooling or running youth groups.
Online safety pack
The internet provides educators with a fantastic tool for teaching young people, communicating with others and sharing successes with the wider community. In order to make the most out social media, technology and the internet we have put together a pack of useful resources. These include:
The online safety calendar
Stuck for ideas whilst planning your school’s online safety activities? Our updated online safety calendar could help you out!
The calendar includes key dates such as Safer Internet Day and Anti-Bullying Week, as well as fun lesson themes and games.
Using technology safely checklist
The checklist outlines key points to consider when using technology in the classroom, at school and at home, to help you face any challenges you may face.
Social media guide for teachers and professionals
The Social Media Guidance offers advice on utilising social media safely and responsibly in both your personal and professional life.
Staff Led Online Safety INSET Presentation
This online safety INSET presentation is designed to be delivered by the online safety Lead, or designated staff member, in your school, organisation or child care setting.
The presentation is flexible and the direction of discussion can be guided by the staff members present and pertinent current issues.
Free online safety resources
You can a full list of the Childnet resources on our website. There are a range of topics and issues for each age group covered in our resources, these include:
- Sexting
- Healthy relationships
- Self esteem
- Fake news and critical thinking
- Cyberbullying
- Online reputation
- A2 and A3 Posters
Professionals Online Safety Helpline
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (POSH) helps all members of the community working with or for children in the UK, with any online safety issues they, or children and young people in their care, may face. You can call them for free on 0344 381 4772 or email helpline@saferinternet.org.uk.
Reporting Harmful Content
Report Harmful Content is a national reporting centre that has been designed to assist anyone in reporting harmful content online.
