Internet Safety Awareness

With most children online nowadays, it’s important that teachers, social workers, volunteers, or anyone working with children knows how to keep them safe online and how to respond to a concern appropriately. This online Internet Safety training course teaches learners the various types of abuse and danger caused by the internet.

About this Internet Safety Awareness training course

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Children can come across countless dangers online and the only way to be safe is to ensure you are aware of what they may come across and how to prevent and protect them. Those who care for children have a responsibility to protect and safeguard children in relation to the internet as well as make informed choices as to what they can and can't access.

This online Internet Safety training course is designed to teach your staff everything you need to know about the potential risks and harms children may face, how to address the risks, consider how the internet could be used for targeting and grooming, and why children may not disclose what is happening to them.

Duration Dependent on the delivery method, this online Internet Safety training course takes between 1-2 hours to complete and gain your certificate.

Entry & Level There are no barriers to entry on this online Internet Safety course. This is an awareness course, suitable for all.

Certification On completion of this online course, either download your Internet Safety Awareness certificate or access it later online.

Accreditations This online Internet Safety training course is CPD accredited and is delivered by a Skills for Care endorsed provider. It meets accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Internet Safety Awareness training course learning outcomes

On completion of this online Internet Safety training course, learners should know and understand the following:

How mobile technology and the internet are used
Consider key facts, statistics, and research about the internet and mobile technology and the way it's used by children and young people.
Risks of technology
Explore the potential risks of technology.
Use for targeting and grooming
Consider how the internet and mobiles are used to target, groom, and abuse young people.
Discussing disclosure
Think about why young people often don't disclose what's happening to them.
Raising awareness
Consider how to address risks including raising awareness among children and young people.
Information on resources
Provide information on resources that are accessed and used by young people, parents, and professionals.

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FAQ – Internet Safety Awareness training course

Frequently asked questions

Please see our most common questions regarding Internet Safety. If you have further questions, contact our friendly team.

What is internet safety? Internet safety is the act of being safe on the internet and being aware of the nature of possible threats that you could encounter through the internet. It can also be known as online safety, cyber safety and e-safety.

Why is internet safety important? With the internet being used daily, internet safety has become important to reduce the threats and challenged young people may face. This could include online abuse, bullying, impersonation, grooming, harassment, or exposure to offence and/or violent content. Being aware of and practising internet safety is the only way to mitigate these risks and protect young people.

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Our Internet Safety Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

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