Internet Safety Week 2010
9 February 2010, 15:00PM - 11 February 2010, 16:00PM
This year’s theme is “think b4 u post”. Following on from last year’s successful presentations ‘thinkuknow? Do you?’ which focussed around developing parents awareness around the use of the internet, due to popular demand we are holding a number of events during the week commencing 9th February 2010 around the use of the internet and how YOU can reduce the risks online for children and young people whilst becoming part of your child’s online world.
These sessions are a MUST for every parent, grandparent, brother, sister etc. and professionals who work with children and young people. The sessions are designed to make you “cooler” through the eyes of children. A little bit of information can be extremely powerful.
The internet is a fantastic place and is the primary means of communication for young people but just like water which has hidden dangers you need to know the safety rules to remain safe. The presentation will focus on how to use the internet safely and reduce the risks online, the power of personal information, social networking sites and following this years theme “think b4 u post” how things can come back to haunt you years later.
Everyone has a role in safeguarding children.
Internet safety is a priority for all four of West Mercia Safeguarding Boards (Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin), and by attending this event you too can become an ambassador for internet safety and make a difference.
The presentations will be presented by Detective Superintendent Martin Lakeman, Head of Public Protection for West Mercia Police and a member of all four Children”s Safeguarding Boards.
To secure your place please contact the below persons and I look forward to seeing you on the day.
Tuesday 9th February 2010 at The Council Chambers, County Hall, Worcester (Session 1500-1630) No need to book
Thursday 11th February 2010 at West Mercia Police Headquarters, Lecture Theatre (Session 1 – 1000-1200, Session 2 – 1400-1600)
Contact: deborah.jones@westmercia.pnn.police.uk Tel No: 01905 331491
Friday 12th February 2010 at Hedley Lodge, Belmont Abbey, Hereford (Session 1 -1000-1200, Session 2 -1400-1600)
Contact: lcundale@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel No: 01432 260921
CEOP have launched their micro site www.thinkuknow.co.uk/saferinternetdayuk which can guide you through resources, including excellent Assemblies for KS2 and KS3/4, that are on offer for you to use will inspire you with a number of suggestions and ideas and provide a feedback area for you to tell them what you are up to. We hope that you will be able to make use of these resources during the week of Safer Internet Day to help underline the importance of e-safety for your staff and pupils.