Online Safety
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The speed at which technology develops makes keeping ourselves safe online challenging.
Teachers and others who care for young people need guidance and advice to help support young people to learn, communicate, socialise and enjoy online pastimes.
The Northern Ireland Curriculum embeds e-safety, particularly within the Using ICT framework, giving young people opportunities to show their knowledge and understanding of acceptable online behaviour and recognise and respond to dangers.
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is organised by the Insafe/INHOPE network, which is co-ordinated by the European Union under the European Commission’s Safer Internet Programme. It takes place annually in February, bringing together various stakeholders including educators, parents, governments and tech companies. The event promotes a safer, more positive and responsible use of online technology particularly for children and young people. It focuses on raising awareness about digital safety, including emerging issues and current concerns.