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Promoting Online Safety and Digital Citizenship in Schools

Empowering Students for a Digital Future

In today's increasingly digital world, it is crucial for schools to prioritise online safety and digital citizenship education. As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, and – let’s face it – part of the daily routine for most of us, students must develop the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

The Significance of Online Safety

The Significance of Online Safety

Online safety is paramount to protect students from online threats and ensure their wellbeing. Schools play a vital role in fostering a safe online environment for students to learn. By educating students about online safety, schools can equip them with the necessary skills to protect their personal information, identify and avoid online risks, and practice responsible online behaviour which they can continue to adhere to throughout life.

 

It’s important for schools to educate students about the permanence of their digital footprints. Our digital footprint is the data that we leave behind when we’ve been online. Teaching students about the importance of managing their online presence and how their online actions can impact their future should help them to be more cautious about the online decisions they make now.

Addressing Cyberbullying

We all know how severe cyberbullying can be and the consequences it can have. Addressing the issue of cyberbullying and promoting a zero-tolerance policy will help to teach students how to identify and respond to cyberbullying incidents, encourage reporting, and foster a culture of kindness and empathy online.

 

Finally, emphasising the importance of safeguarding personal information will teach students about how to navigate privacy settings, safe browsing habits, and the potential risks associated with sharing personal information online.

Addressing Cyberbullying

Senso Support

How can Senso help?

Here at Senso, online safety is our number one priority. We know that even for the most experienced digital citizens, the internet is an open door to all kinds of harmful and inappropriate material. This is why web filtering and monitoring are critical to safeguarding in schools, and Senso is proud to provide them both – all completely cloud-based.

And to make sure staff training is always up to date, we have our very own Learning Management System: Senso Learn. With Senso Learn, schools can easily stay on top of their training needs in safeguarding, compliance, and people management and add school policies and procedures to courses. Schools can even add their existing course materials into the Senso Learn platform. Senso Learn is the ultimate solution for schools looking to streamline and simplify their training efforts.