Two upcoming events will help give parents, carers and professionals the tools to keep children and young people safe online.
On 7 December, the Stay Safe Partnership’s online safety officer Dan Hawbrook will be hosting A Date with Dan, a free online safety Q&A session. Over two thirds of the students surveyed in the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership 2021 Keeping Safe Online Survey indicated that their parents didn't know everything about their online activities.
The survey also showed when parents talked openly to their children about their activity online, those students were less likely to experience cyberbullying and more likely to access support.
The session is designed to give parents and carers the information and tools to feel confident enough to protect their children and young people from online harm. Whether it's apps, game ratings, parental controls, bullying or contact from strangers. The event will be delivered via Microsoft TEAMS and runs from 6pm to 7pm.
On 14 December, this will be followed by Ask Dan Anything, a free event for professionals working with children and young people. Whether you are a teacher, nursery worker, youth worker, early help worker, children’s mental health worker or PCSO, this event will answer any questions you have about keeping children and young people safe online.
The event will be delivered via Microsoft TEAMS and runs from 4pm to 5pm.
Cllr Mrs Patricia Bradwell OBE, executive member for safer communities, said: “The internet is fast-paced and constantly evolving, and it can be difficult to stay up to speed with new apps and new dangers.
As a result, online safety can be a bit of a minefield, and many of us have questions about how we can not only keep our children and young people safe, but also let them enjoy the benefits the online world brings. These sessions will give parents, carers and professionals the knowledge and confidence to help children and young people feel safe and make informed decisions.”
Although both sessions are free, you will need sign up in advance via the following links:
A Date with Dan Tickets, Wed 7 Dec 2022 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
Ask Dan Anything - Professional Q&A Tickets, Wed 14 Dec 2022 at 16:00 | Eventbrite