The Right Click: Internet Safety Matters Workshop
Sciennes is hosting an upper school digital safety workshop, sponsored by Unicef and BT, on Wednesday 31st August between 6.30pm and 7.30pm in the Hall.
We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to receive this fully funded opportunity, part of a UK wide and very heavily subscribed Rights Respecting Schools initiative. We offered the workshop places to our P6 and P7 families via Wisepay on a first come basis and have been delighted with the response, with all 80 places quickly booked, though we are aware that some families unable to book a place have been disappointed. However, BT is also generously providing us with a 'Train the Trainer' session for a few members of staff to support the delivery of additional sessions ourselves in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the workshop cover?
The workshop brings together Unicef UK's child rights
expertise with BT's technological know-how around internet safety. Two
volunteers from BT will introduce activities to begin a discussion
around online safety, which parents can continue with their child at
home.
Together parents and children will explore:
the devices and apps they use to connect online
likes and dislikes about the internet
ways in which people can misuse the information shared online
how e-safety and internet access matter for the promotion and protection of children's rights.
Which age groups are most suitable?
The
workshops are designed for children age eight and upwards but the
presentation does include a video produced by Child Exploitation and
Online Protection (CEOP) which is designed for an audience of 8-11 year
olds and may not be suitable for younger children.)
How many people can attend?
The
organisers advised us that they aimed to be flexible with the number
of people who could attend and kindly increased availability from 60 to 80
children and adults. For the workshop to run effectively, parents and
their children will be able to sit together in groups of up to ten at a
table.
Article 5
You have the right to be given guidance by your parents and family.Article 17
You have the right to collect information from the media.Article 19
You have the right to be protected from being hurt or badly treated.Article 29
You have the right to education which develops your personality, respect for others’ rights and the environment.Article 34
You have the right to be protected from abuse.
