Teaching privacy and safety on the internet, and protecting pupils from online threats, need not be a challenge. Use this list of resources to clarify your responsibilities and identify the risks.
Sharing images online is a natural part of most children and young people’s lives, but sexting has legal consequences. Understand how the law applies, and how you can get the message across
Once a child has shared an explicit image, they lose control over how it's used. What steps should schools take to mitigate the consequences of sexting?
In an independent boarding school, protecting students from inappropriate content can be especially complicated. Alan Mackenzie outlines a simple, collaborative approach to safe use
The start of the school year is a good time for schools to ensure that all staff are responsible for online safety. Alan Mackenzie provides a briefing for you to share
Acting anonymously on social media can lead to impulsivity and a lack of restraint. Alan Mackenzie explains how you can encourage students to understand and reflect on their online behaviour
Everything we do online contributes to a 'digital footprint' that can be traced, profiled or even compromised. Alan Mackenzie explains how you can teach students to be mindful of their online activity
