Online Safety - Risks to Children
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Online Safety - Risks to Children

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Updated Feb 13, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Explain the potential risks associated with the internet and what adults and children need to know in order to manage these risks
  • Describe the three Cs of e-safety: content, contact, and conduct
  • Apply age-appropriate safe-use strategies from an adults perspective
Course Description

Course Description

Everyone is vulnerable online, particularly children. Rapid development of the internet and mobile technologies mean it’s vital that children understand how to behave online, and know how to respond appropriately in order to remain safe ¬and avoid harming others. In this course, we explore the potential risks which can help us teach and encourage responsible and safe use of the internet.

 

Target Audience

This course is for anyone with personal or professional responsibilities for looking after and keeping children and young people safe.

 

Course Duration

45 minutes